Kieron Burke is supported by a CAREER Grant from the Theoretical and Computational Chemistry Program to develop new methods in excited state density functional theory and in time-dependent density functional theory. His applications include molecules in intense laser fields, linear and nonlinear optical response, and electronic excited states. He will also develop a workstation-based Science Vision Center and a new multidisciplinary course in computational chemistry.

Density functional theory comprises one new method in computational chemistry that has proven particularly useful in treating large molecular systems such as surfaces. This work is aimed at improving the accuracy, reducing the computational cost, and extending the domain of applied density functional theory. Additionally, outreach programs to local high schools are under development, along with the establishment of a new graduate program in the Rutgers-Camden chemistry department. State-of-the-art workstations will also be incorporated into the undergraduate science curriculum at this urban campus.

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Chemistry (CHE)
Application #
9875091
Program Officer
raima larter
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
1999-02-01
Budget End
2004-01-31
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1998
Total Cost
$277,600
Indirect Cost
Name
Rutgers University
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
New Brunswick
State
NJ
Country
United States
Zip Code
08901