Assistant Professor, Theoretical & Computational Chemistry
Welcome to the Computational Chemistry Lab
We develop operando models in computational chemistry that close the gap between experiment and theory. We develop multi-level computational frameworks, from molecular dynamics to ab initio quantum chemistry, augmented by interpretable machine-learning strategies to extract mechanistic insight. We focus on predicting reactivity and selectivity in catalysis and complex molecular systems by integrating physics-based modeling with data-driven analysis. A central goal is the rational design of sustainable catalysts based on earth-abundant 3d transition-metal complexes, enabling both fundamental insight and the development of future computational tools for catalysis research.
- 65+ Publications
- February 2026

Most Recent
[fts_twitter twitter_name=PodewitzLab tweets_count=3 cover_photo=yes stats_bar=yes show_retweets=yes show_replies=yes]
Overview
Research
We develop operando, multi-scale modeling protocols to bridge experiment and theory in chemical research. Our work focuses on understanding and predicting reaction mechanisms and reactivity in catalysis and complex molecular systems, with particular emphasis on sustainable transition-metal catalysts and interpretable, data-driven analysis.


