Ralph Koitz

Dr. Ralph Koitz was awarded the IBM Research Forschungspreis for his DFT based ab initio molecular dynamics simulations of the structure and properties of two-dimensional networks (boron-nitride; tris-terpyridine) supported either by a rigid (metal) or soft surface (air-water interface).  These simulations, performed in close collaboration with experiment, helped to advance the understanding of the dynamics and functionality of these nano-systems.