Ph.D. Thesis Defense
December 12, 2024
1:30 p.m. ET
Remote
December 12, 2024
1:30 p.m. ET
Remote
"Exploring Properties of Surfaces and Epitaxial Interfaces Through Combined First-Principle and Empirical Simulations and Advanced Software"
CANDIDATE: Derek Dardzinski
COMMITTEE:
Professor Noa Marom, Advisor, MSE
Professor Rachel Kurchin, MSE
Professor Vincent Sokalski, MSE
Professor Michael Widom, Physics
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