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Nominating Institution: Columbia University

Nominating Institution: Columbia University

During his PhD, Sam developed mathematical methods for simulating the quantum mechanical behavior of electrons in molecules and materials. As a Schmidt Science Fellow in the Siegel Group at the University of Texas, he applied more approximate quantum mechanical simulation techniques to new materials for energy storage. Sam aims to elucidate the mechanisms that lead … Continued

Nominating Institution: Columbia University

Jyoti completed his PhD in Applied Physics and Mathematics at Columbia University, where he created spectrally selective surfaces by structuring polymers and metals to selectively reflect, transmit, absorb or radiate light or heat depending on the wavelength. Such surfaces can passively cool buildings or harvest sunlight for heating applications, potentially making them low-cost and eco-friendly … Continued