The National Science Foundation (NSF) Division of Chemistry awarded a 5-year, $151,677 CAREER grant to Dr. Andrés Montoya-Castillo at the University of Colorado Boulder. The grant, titled "NEXT GENERATION THEORY TO PREDICT & CONTROL POLARON FORMATION & TRANSPORT," supports the development of accurate and efficient quantum mechanical theories to describe the formation and transport of polarons in light-energy conversion materials like metal oxides. The objectives are to: The project aims to advance renewable energy, photocatalysis, and quantum materials research through improved understanding and control of light-induced currents and reactivity. The award commenced on April 1, 2025 and is scheduled for completion on March 31, 2030.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $151.7k | 3/26/25 |