DR. ANDREAS M. KÖSTER

Dr. Andreas M. Köster Ph.D.(Chemistry): University of Hannover, 1992 Postdoc: University of Montreal, 1993/94 Tel: 5747-3910 Fax: 57 47 33 89 akostercinvestav.mx

Research at a Glance

• Understanding chemical and biological reactions from their molecular foundation complements the practice of modern technology. In answering the most basic questions about chemical reactions, theoretical chemists import methods and concepts from the physical and mathematical science. This approach develops an understanding of chemistry and biology from the principles of physics. During the past decade the application range of theoretical chemistry has been dramatically increased. The main reason for the phenomenal growth of this research area are the development of new algorithms and the increased availability of computational power.
   
• The research group of Andreas M. Köster focus on the development of density functional theory (DFT) methods and their applications to problems in molecular science and material research. Closed collaboration with experimental chemists and physicists ensure the continuous exchange of experimental and theoretical observations. The current research activities are in the fields of cluster research, nanotechnology and catalysis.

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Scaling of Kohn-Sham Matrix Construction in deMon2K

The deMon2k Development