Michael Odelius Professor
Contact
Name and title: Michael OdeliusProfessor
Mail: odelius@fysik.su.se
Phone: +46855378713
ORCID0000-0002-7023-2486 Länk till annan webbplats.
Workplace: Department of Physics Länk till annan webbplats.
Visiting address Room C4:3039Roslagstullsbacken 21
Postal address Fysikum106 91 Stockholm
About me
With a background in physical chemistry, I work with research, teaching and out reach projects at the Department of Physics. I study chemical processes and molecules using computer simulations based on quantum chemical calculations.
At the department of physics at Stockholm University, I have lectured in courses on wave dynamics for teachers at the Bachelor level and simulation methods in statistical physics within the master programme in computational physics. I am presently responsible for the course on quantum chemistry, which we recently converted into flipped class room format. Previous teaching experience is in the field of chemistry, in particular physical chemistry and computational chemistry.
If you are interested in a bachelor och Master project, please feel welcome to contact me. There are several examples of previous projects on the home page of the division of chemical physics.
In addition, I am strongly engaged in out reach activities for schools, high-schools and the general public. In particular, Fysikum has a strong involvement in European Researcher's Night in Stockholm, coordinated by the House of Science, at AlbaNova university centre.
Quantized vibrations in liquid water show sensitivity to hydrogen bonding. Through computer simulations of inelastic X-ray scattering experiments, we have investigated the local hydrogen bond environment. Nature Communications 10, 1013 (2019) Copyright: Vinicius Vaz da Cruz.
Photoaktivation of ironpentacarbonyl has been studied with a X-ray free electron laser, with which the electronic structure can be probed. The photoactivated complex expells a carbonyl group. Nature 520,78–81 (02 April 2015). Copyright: SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory.
We use theoretical calculations based on quantum mechanics and statistical physics to study solutions and and solar cells. These methods allow us to describe the electronic structure and chemical dynamics on a molecular level. Through computer simulations, we can, in close collaboration with experimental groups, reach a detailed insight into complicated systems and for example contribute to the development of more efficient chemical storage of solar energy.
On the home page of the research group, you can learn more about on-going research projects and find examples of recent publications.
Job Opportunity
We are currently looking for a candidate for a PhD studentship in Theoretical Chemical Physics for investigations of energy-rich azide compounds. The photochemistry of energy-rich azides (R-N=N=N) shows a great diversity in organic synthesis and in the important field of click chemistry, which was awarded the Nobel prize in Chemistry 2022.