Nathan Smith

Current Research

• My current research involves using DFT and cluster expansions to study short-range order in multi-principal element alloys. This work is part of a MURI aimed at connecting short-range order to corrosion and oxidation behavior to enable longer-lasting structural materials.

Biography

• B.S. Materials Science & Engineering, Johns Hopkins University (2015-2019)

Publications

• E.A. Anber, N.C. Smith, E.A. Lass, P.K. Liaw, C.M. Wolverton, M.L. Taheri, "Role of Al additions in secondary phase formation in CoCrFeNi high entropy alloys," In Preparation (2021).

• Y. Xiong, et. al., "Optimizing accuracy and efficacy in data-driven materials discovery for the solar production of hydrogen," Energy & Environmental Science 14, 4 2335-2348 (2021).

Contact

• nathansmith2024@u.northwestern.edu