Nicholas Harrison

Summary

Professor Harrison is co director of the Institute for Molecular Science and Engineering head of the Computational Materials Science Group in the Department of Chemistry, Imperial College London.

Professor Harrison's has worked on the development an efficient computational implementation of quantum mechanical theories of condensed matter for over 20 years. His current research is aimed at the use of computer simulations to aid the discovery and optimisation of advanced materials. Particular areas of interest include:

• Molecular and organic magnetic materials for flexible electronics
• The theory of excited states in condensed matter
• Materials for solar energy conversion
• Optimising catalysts for use in solid oxide fuel cells
• Materials ageing through wear and corrosion