The National Science Foundation (NSF) Division of Chemistry awarded a $530,000 Project Grant to the University of California, Berkeley under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences program (CFDA 47.049) to develop new computer simulation models for studying light-driven chemical processes. The three-year grant, effective September 1, 2023, will enable the Neuscamman research group to create advanced tools for accurately simulating the movement of electrons and molecules in response to light absorption in large, complex chemical systems. This work aims to improve understanding of critical light-driven phenomena in fields like photosynthesis, solar energy, and enzymatic reactions. In addition, the project will include outreach activities to teach middle school students the principles of mathematical optimization underlying these scientific modeling techniques. No subwards are planned under this award.
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