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Discipline name D-index D-index (Discipline H-index) only includes papers and citation values for an examined discipline in contrast to General H-index which accounts for publications across all disciplines. Citations Publications World Ranking National Ranking
Materials Science D-index 100 Citations 41,500 622 World Ranking 552 National Ranking 220
Chemistry D-index 99 Citations 41,261 619 World Ranking 734 National Ranking 329

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Awards & Achievements

2018 - ASM Fellow “For innovative development and use of first principle atomistic and multi-scale computational 

Overview

What is he best known for?

The fields of study he is best known for:

  • Quantum mechanics
  • Hydrogen
  • Electron

Chris Wolverton mainly investigates Density functional theory, Condensed matter physics, Thermodynamics, Crystallography and Nanotechnology. His Density functional theory research focuses on subjects like Quantum, which are linked to Database. His Condensed matter physics research is multidisciplinary, incorporating perspectives in Thermoelectric effect and Semiconductor.

His Thermoelectric effect study incorporates themes from Valence, Phonon and Thermal conductivity. His Thermodynamics study combines topics in areas such as Hydrogen, Hydride and Multiscale modeling. Many of his studies involve connections with topics such as Phase and Crystallography.

His most cited work include:

  • Ultralow thermal conductivity and high thermoelectric figure of merit in SnSe crystals (2365 citations)
  • Electrical energy storage for transportation—approaching the limits of, and going beyond, lithium-ion batteries (1454 citations)
  • Ultrahigh power factor and thermoelectric performance in hole-doped single-crystal SnSe (931 citations)

What are the main themes of his work throughout his whole career to date?

The scientist’s investigation covers issues in Condensed matter physics, Thermodynamics, Density functional theory, Crystallography and Thermoelectric effect. His research is interdisciplinary, bridging the disciplines of Cluster expansion and Condensed matter physics. His Thermodynamics research integrates issues from Alloy, Metastability and Phase, Phase diagram.

The subject of his Alloy research is within the realm of Metallurgy. His Density functional theory research includes themes of Nanotechnology and Crystal structure. He has researched Thermoelectric effect in several fields, including Thermal conductivity, Figure of merit and Doping.

He most often published in these fields:

  • Condensed matter physics (20.82%)
  • Thermodynamics (19.05%)
  • Density functional theory (17.01%)

What were the highlights of his more recent work (between 2017-2021)?

  • Condensed matter physics (20.82%)
  • Thermoelectric effect (11.97%)
  • Thermoelectric materials (10.20%)

In recent papers he was focusing on the following fields of study:

Condensed matter physics, Thermoelectric effect, Thermoelectric materials, Density functional theory and Thermal conductivity are his primary areas of study. His study connects Electron and Condensed matter physics. His research integrates issues of Valence, Effective mass, Semiconductor and Engineering physics in his study of Thermoelectric effect.

His biological study spans a wide range of topics, including Power factor, Doping, Seebeck coefficient, Figure of merit and Phonon scattering. His studies deal with areas such as Crystallography, Crystal structure, Transition metal, Thermodynamics and Electrochemistry as well as Density functional theory. His Crystal structure research is multidisciplinary, incorporating elements of Chemical physics and Quantum.

Between 2017 and 2021, his most popular works were:

  • Accelerated discovery of metallic glasses through iteration of machine learning and high-throughput experiments (173 citations)
  • Rhombohedral to Cubic Conversion of GeTe via MnTe Alloying Leads to Ultralow Thermal Conductivity, Electronic Band Convergence, and High Thermoelectric Performance (112 citations)
  • ElemNet: Deep Learning the Chemistry of Materials From Only Elemental Composition. (88 citations)

In his most recent research, the most cited papers focused on:

  • Quantum mechanics
  • Electron
  • Oxygen

His scientific interests lie mostly in Thermoelectric effect, Thermoelectric materials, Condensed matter physics, Density functional theory and Thermal conductivity. His Thermoelectric effect study incorporates themes from Effective mass, Phonon scattering and Engineering physics. His Thermoelectric materials research includes elements of Power factor, Doping, Figure of merit, Phonon and Electronic band structure.

As a part of the same scientific study, Chris Wolverton usually deals with the Condensed matter physics, concentrating on Valence electron and frequently concerns with Ab initio quantum chemistry methods, Fermi level and Intermetallic. Chris Wolverton has included themes like Nanoparticle, Phase, Crystal structure, Thermodynamics and Electrochemistry in his Density functional theory study. Chris Wolverton interconnects Amorphous solid, Solid solution, Supersaturation and Crystallite in the investigation of issues within Thermal conductivity.

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Best Publications

Ultralow thermal conductivity and high thermoelectric figure of merit in SnSe crystals

Li Dong Zhao;Shih Han Lo;Yongsheng Zhang;Hui Sun.
Nature (2014)

3850 Citations

Electrical energy storage for transportation—approaching the limits of, and going beyond, lithium-ion batteries

Michael M. Thackeray;Christopher Wolverton;Eric D. Isaacs.
Energy and Environmental Science (2012)

2326 Citations

Ultrahigh power factor and thermoelectric performance in hole-doped single-crystal SnSe

Li Dong Zhao;Li Dong Zhao;Gangjian Tan;Shiqiang Hao;Jiaqing He.
Science (2016)

1483 Citations

Materials Design and Discovery with High-Throughput Density Functional Theory: The Open Quantum Materials Database (OQMD)

James E. Saal;Scott Kirklin;Muratahan Aykol;Bryce Meredig.
JOM (2013)

1322 Citations

High capacity hydrogen storage materials: attributes for automotive applications and techniques for materials discovery

Jun Jun Yang;Andrea C Sudik;Christopher Wolverton;Donald J. Siegel.
Chemical Society Reviews (2010)

1083 Citations

The Open Quantum Materials Database (OQMD): assessing the accuracy of DFT formation energies

Scott Kirklin;J. E. Saal;Bryce Meredig;A. Thompson.
npj Computational Materials (2015)

890 Citations

All-scale hierarchical thermoelectrics: MgTe in PbTe facilitates valence band convergence and suppresses bipolar thermal transport for high performance

L. D. Zhao;H. J. Wu;S. Q. Hao;C. I. Wu.
Energy and Environmental Science (2013)

624 Citations

Combinatorial screening for new materials in unconstrained composition space with machine learning

Bryce Meredig;Amit K Agrawal;Scott Kirklin;James E. Saal.
Physical Review B (2014)

550 Citations

High Thermoelectric Performance of p-Type SnTe via a Synergistic Band Engineering and Nanostructuring Approach

Gangjian Tan;Li Dong Zhao;Fengyuan Shi;Jeff W. Doak.
Journal of the American Chemical Society (2014)

504 Citations

Crystal structure and stability of complex precipitate phases in Al–Cu–Mg–(Si) and Al–Zn–Mg alloys

C. Wolverton.
Acta Materialia (2001)

498 Citations

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