Chemistry/Physics seminar ft. Ben Levine

The Chemistry/Physics seminar featuring Dr. Ben Levine is set to take place at the University of Vermont in Burlington, United States. Dr. Levine, an IACS Endowed Professor of Chemistry, leads a research group that is at the forefront of developing and applying innovative methods for simulating electronically excited molecules and materials. His work is particularly relevant to solar energy conversion and light-driven chemistry, addressing crucial challenges in these fields.The seminar will delve into the development of new theories and simulation methods, focusing on their efficient implementation on high-performance computer hardware. The practical applications of these tools are aimed at solving significant chemical problems that hold both fundamental and technological importance. Among the current applications being explored by Dr. Levine's group are the use of semiconductor nanomaterials for solar energy conversion and light emission, ultrafast spectroscopy, strong field processes in molecules, and optical processes in metal clusters. A key area of investigation includes understanding nonadiabatic effects in these systems, highlighting the intricate exchange of energy between electronic and vibrational/reactive degrees of freedom. The College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences is particularly interested in this event, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of the topics discussed.