Fikadu Takele Geldasa

Walter Sisulu University, South Africa

Title: Density Functional Theory-based Exploration of Structural, Electronic, Mechanical, Thermodynamic, and Optical Properties of A-Nis for CO2 Adsorption

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Biography

Dr. Fikadu Takele Geldasa is a computational physicist specializing in density functional theory (DFT), electronic structure, and the thermodynamic behavior of advanced materials. His research focuses on hydride-based perovskites, hydrogen-storage materials, and functional compounds relevant to energy and electronic applications. He earned his PhD in Physics with a strong emphasis on first-principles simulations and has produced impactful work on the structural, electronic, mechanical, and vibrational properties of complex materials. Dr. Geldasa is currently a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Walter Sisulu University, South Africa, where he continues to advance research in computational materials science. His recent interests include applying machine learning to materials datasets to accelerate materials discovery. Known for his analytical rigor and dedication to scientific innovation, he contributes actively to research collaborations and publications, striving to deepen understanding of materials at the atomic scale.

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