Asthagiri's research accomplishments recognized with Lumley Award

Aravind Asthagiri's outstanding research contributions were recognized with The Ohio State University College of Engineering's Lumley Research Award, which is presented annually to a select group of outstanding researchers in the College of Engineering who have shown exceptional activity and success in pursuing new knowledge of a fundamental or applied nature.

Asthagiri's research area includes developing and applying multi-scale modeling methods to predict material properties entirely from first-principles atomistic simulations. His lab uses a range of methods to scale from highly accurate quantum mechanics-based methods that probe 10-100 atoms up to simulations involving thousands of atoms based on parameterized potential models. This multi-scale modeling approach links information on the atomic level to experimentally observable macroscopid properties. The abitlity to simulate the properties of materials accurately can be critical to gaining insight on the underlying phenomena and ultimately the design of novel materials. Specifically, his research explores the enantioselective separation and synthese of chiral molecules, the design of novel ceramics, and surface reactivity under oxygen-rich conditions.

The Lumley Research Award is designated for assistant or associate professors or research scientists at the early-to-mid career level. Awards are determined based on the research accomplishments and productivity made during the five-year period prior to the nomination.

Asthagiri was presented with the award at the College's 18th annual Distinguished Faculty Awards Banquet.

Congratulations, Aravind!