
The Rappe Group engages in theoretical investigation to explain and predict the properties of a broad spectrum of fascinating chemical systems, from small molecules to complex lattices.
The group’s interests cover a wide range of topics involving primarily condensed-matter theory. We employ theory, simulations, and quantum mechanical modeling to understand the physical and chemical properties of bulk, surfaces, and interfaces; ultimately, so that we may take advantage of these properties to address current needs in the field of energy, electronics, sensors, and catalysis.
Ferroelectrics • Bulk Photovoltaics • Light-Matter Interactions • Catalysis for Energy • Nanomaterials • Next-Generation Computing
• Mechanochemistry •
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Rappe Group Snags 2 – 2025 NSF GRFP Awards
Each year, the National Science Foundation (NSF) supports outstanding graduate students through its prestigious Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP), which provides three years of funding. The program aims to strengthen the vitality and innovation of the U.S....
Andreas Ghosh Wins 2023 Goldwater Scholarship
Undergraduate Andreas Ghosh wins the 2023 Goldwater Scholarship for his promising research potential.