Koblar Jackson is a Professor in the Department of Physics within the College of Science & Engineering at Central Michigan University. His research lies at the intersection of computational physics and materials science, focusing on the electronic structure and properties of atomic clusters. Education: Ph.D. in Physics, University of Wisconsin, 1988 B.S. in Physics, Northwestern University, 1980 His research interests include electronic structure theory, atomic clusters, density functional theory, nanomaterials, and surface physics. He employs first-principles methods to explore how atomic bonding deviates from bulk behavior in clusters and surfaces, particularly examining size-dependent properties such as metallicity and dielectric response. The publication record shows a sustained focus on cluster science, electronic structure methods, and quantum simulations over three decades, with recent work emphasizing self-interaction corrections and metallic transitions in nanoscale systems. Scientific Awards: No awards listed in the provided text. Koblar Jackson leads a computational research group supported by grants from the National Science Foundation (NSF), the Department of Energy (DoE), and Central Michigan University. His team utilizes a high-performance cluster of workstations for large-scale simulations. While no students are listed, his collaborative publications suggest active engagement with researchers across institutions. His laboratory focuses on developing and applying advanced electronic structure techniques, particularly within density functional theory, to understand the fundamental behavior of materials at the nanoscale.
