Espen Sagvolden is a research scientist in materials physics at SINTEF. He has also held associate positions at the University of Oslo.
His background is from the theory behind density-functional theory (DFT) and he has postdoc experience from quantum chemistry.
His current work focusses on quantum technology and magnets. He leads the QSENS-project on SNSPDs (Superconducting Nanowire Single-Photon Detectors) and is WP-leader in the MagNEO-project on permanent magnets.
Education
- M.S. Physics (2001) Density functional theory (supervisor Leif Veseth)
- Ph.D. Physics, Tulane University (2007) Density functional theory of noninteger particle numbers. (supervisor John P. Perdew)
- Postdoc Theoretical Chemistry, UC Irvine/Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (supervisor Filipp Furche)
Competence and research areas
Methods:
- Density functional theory(DFT)
- Wavefunction methods(HF,CC,MP2).
- FCIQMC (Full Configuration Interaction Quantum Monte Carlo)
-DMET
-Atomistic spin dyna
Fields of interest:
-Quantum technology
-Magnets
-Strong correlation
-DFT
-Thermoelectricity
-Batteries
ORCID
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2268-1260
