Aron Walsh
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Aron Walsh | |
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| Born | February 28, 1983 |
| Alma mater | University of Oxford (BSc) |
| Known for | Perovskite solar cells, Thermoelectrics |
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| Fields | Chemistry, Materials science |
| Institutions | Imperial College London, University of Bath, National Renewable Energy Laboratory |
Aron Walsh (born February 28, 1983) is a chemist known for his research in the fields of computational chemistry and materials science. He is recognised for his contributions to the understanding and development of energy materials, such as perovskite solar cells and thermoelectrics.[1]
Early life and education
[edit]Walsh received his undergraduate degree in chemistry from Trinity College Dublin. He went on to complete his PhD in computational chemistry at the same institution. His postdoctoral research included a Marie Curie Fellowship at University College London and a fellowship at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory in the United States.[2]
Academic career
[edit]Walsh began his academic career as a Royal Society University Research Fellow at the University of Bath, where he also served as a professor of Materials Theory. His significant contributions in materials science earned him a faculty position at Imperial College London, where he leads the Materials Design Group.[3]
Research contributions
[edit]Walsh's research integrates quantum mechanics with data-driven machine learning and multi-scale modeling approaches. His work has led to breakthroughs in understanding and optimising materials for renewable energy technologies. One notable contribution is his development of a new technique to predict the upper limit of solar energy conversion efficiency in crystalline materials, facilitating the rapid selection of next-generation solar energy materials.[4]
Awards and honours
[edit]Aron Walsh has received numerous awards in recognition of his contributions to chemistry and materials science, including:
- Royal Society of Chemistry Harrison-Meldola Memorial Prize (2013): For his contributions to computational materials chemistry.[5]
- Marsh Prize for Best Chemistry Publication (2014): Awarded by the University of Bath.[6][failed verification]
Publications and editorial work
[edit]Walsh has written or co-written over 500 research articles. His publications cover a wide range of topics in materials science, including the properties of semiconductors, dielectrics, and the development of materials for clean energy. Additionally, he serves as an Associate Editor for the Journal of the American Chemical Society (JACS).[7]
References
[edit]- ^ "Aron Walsh". profiles.imperial.ac.uk. Retrieved 2024-08-09.
- ^ "Aron Walsh". Global Young Academy. Retrieved 2024-08-09.
- ^ "Navigating Materials Space with Computers". Materials Design Group. Retrieved 2024-08-09.
- ^ "Radware Bot Manager Captcha". JPhys Materials. doi:10.1088/2515-7639/ab291e/ampdf.
- ^ "Harrison-Meldola Early Career Prizes for Chemistry - previous winners". Royal Society of Chemistry. Retrieved 2024-08-09.
- ^ "Certificate of Undergraduate Excellence Award". Royal Society of Chemistry. Retrieved 2024-08-09.
- ^ "Aron Walsh". scholar.google.com. Retrieved 2024-08-09.