Prof. Dr. Walter G. Chapman

Profil

Derzeitige StellungProfessor W-3 und Äquivalente
FachgebietChemische und Thermische Verfahrenstechnik
KeywordsDensity functional theory, Phase equilibria, Thermodynamics, Molecular simulations, Statistical Thermodynamics

Aktuelle Kontaktadresse

LandUSA
OrtHouston
Universität/InstitutionRice University
Institut/AbteilungDepartment of Chemical Engineering

Gastgeber*innen während der Förderung

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Irina SmirnovaInstitut für Thermische Verfahrenstechnik, Technische Universität Hamburg (TUHH), Hamburg
Beginn der ersten Förderung01.06.2019

Programm(e)

2018Humboldt-Forschungspreis-Programm für Naturwissenschaftler*innen aus den USA

Projektbeschreibung der*des Nominierenden

Professor Chapman is a leading researcher in the field of fundamental and applied chemical thermodynamics. His significant contributions include new thermodynamic models for phase behavior of complex fluids and interfacial properties, relevant for both industry and academia. In Germany Professor Chapman will broaden the application of molecular simulation and density functional theory to self-assembly of complex fluids and description of mixed electrolytes, which is one of the most significant problems of modern thermodynamics.