Michael Widom

Michael Widom is a Professor in the Department of Physics at Carnegie Mellon University. His research focuses on Condensed Matter Theory, with an emphasis on theoretical modeling of novel materials in condensed matter and biological physics settings. He employs methods of statistical mechanics, quantum mechanics, and computer simulation to investigate structure, stability, and properties of materials, including metals in noncrystalline structures. Widom's work includes studies of liquid metals, metallic glasses, and quasicrystals. He is affiliated with the Mellon College of Science and can be contacted via email at widom@cmu.edu or his website at https://www.cmu.edu/physics/people/faculty/widom.html.

Michael Widom is a Professor of Physics at Carnegie Mellon University, specializing in Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics and Biological Physics. His research focuses on the theoretical modeling of materials with complex structures and properties, including high-entropy alloys, quasicrystals, and amorphous steels. He investigates the electronic structure, thermodynamics, and mechanical behavior of these materials using computational methods such as first-principles simulations and Monte Carlo techniques. His work also explores the role of defects and phase transitions in determining material performance. Widom's research bridges condensed matter theory with applications in materials science and physics.