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