Regular biography
Alfredo Pasquarello is a Full Professor at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), affiliated with the Department of Physics (PHY). His research focuses on atomic-scale phenomena, utilizing first-principles simulation methods to study structural and dynamical properties of materials. He leads the Chair of Atomic Scale Simulation and has contributed to various research projects involving disordered materials and oxide-semiconductor interfaces. His work includes studies on silicon-oxide interfaces and the behavior of materials at the nanoscale. Pasquarello has taught courses on computer simulation of physical systems and general physics, and has supervised multiple PhD students. His research has been recognized with the EPFL Latsis Prize in 1998.
Scholar-generated biography
Alfredo Pasquarello is a Professor of Condensed Matter Physics at EPFL, specializing in Computational Condensed Matter. His research focuses on quantum simulations of materials, molecular dynamics, and first-principles calculations. He has contributed significantly to the development of computational tools like Quantum ESPRESSO, which enables accurate quantum simulations of solids and materials. His work addresses various aspects of material science, including defect energy levels, electronic properties of semiconductors, and the behavior of ions in aqueous batteries. Pasquarello's research also explores the electronic structure of amorphous and crystalline materials, as well as the role of defects and impurities in solid-state systems.