Prof. Dr. Susumu SAITO

Department of Physics, Tokyo Institute of Technology

Quantum Theory for Real Materials and Future Materials: from Superheavy Elements to Cluster Solids

Abstract:

I will briefly review the present status of the predictive quantum theoretical approaches to physical properties of materials, i.e. the density-functional method including its time-dependent version and the modern quantitative methods based on the standard many-body theory. Next I will show our results obtained by using these methods applied to the materials of high interest, from superheavy elements to cluster solids with emphasis on fullerenes and nanotubes.

Education:

1980: Bachelor degree from Applied Physics Dept., University of Tokyo

1982: Master degree from Applied Physics Dept., University of Tokyo

1986: Ph.D from Applied Physics Dept., University of Tokyo

Experience:

1983: Researcher, NEC Fundamental Research Labs.

1987-1989: Research Associate, Physics Dept., University of California, Berkeley

1993: Research Manager, NEC Fundamental Research Labs.

1994: Associate Professor, Physics Dept., Tokyo Institute of Technology

1998: Professor, Physics Dept., Tokyo Institute of Technology