Levi Felix | Nanomaterials | Best Researcher Award

Levi Felix | Nanomaterials | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Levi Felix, Rice University, United States.

Levi Felix, a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the Department of Materials Science and Nanoengineering, Rice University, specializes in computational mechanics, nanomaterials, and molecular dynamics simulations 🌌🧑‍🔬. With a Ph.D. in Physics from UNICAMP (2022), Levi’s research spans porous materials, carbon nanostructures, and advanced modeling methods 🧪. He has earned recognition, including a 2022 award from NIST and the Best Poster Award at MRS Fall Meeting 2021 🏅. Fluent in multiple programming languages and skilled in software like LAMMPS and Quantum ESPRESSO, Levi contributes to cutting-edge advancements in nanotechnology and materials science 🌟.

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Education and Experience

🎓 Education:

  • Ph.D. in Physics (2018–2022): State University of Campinas (UNICAMP)
    • Thesis: Computational Mechanics of Porous and 2D Carbon Nanomaterials
  • M.Sc. in Physics (2016–2018): Federal University of Ceará (UFC)
    • Dissertation: Wave-packet Propagation in Phosphorene with Grain Boundaries
  • B.S. in Physics, Magna Cum Laude (2013–2016): Federal University of Ceará (UFC)
    • Monograph: Landau Levels in Graphene Influenced by 1D Potentials

💼 Experience:

  • Postdoctoral Research Associate (Oct 2022–Present): Rice University, USA
  • Graduate Teaching Assistant (2019): State University of Campinas (UNICAMP)
  • Graduate Teaching Assistant (2017): Federal University of Ceará (UFC)

Suitability summary for best researcher Award

Dr. Levi Felix is highly deserving of the Best Researcher Award due to his groundbreaking contributions to the field of materials science and nanoengineering. Currently serving as a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Rice University, Felix’s work is at the forefront of computational mechanics and the study of two-dimensional carbon nanomaterials. His research has significantly advanced our understanding of the mechanical, optical, and thermoelectric properties of novel materials, particularly within the realm of advanced carbon allotropes and porous nanostructures.

Professional Development

Levi Felix is an accomplished researcher with extensive expertise in molecular dynamics, density functional theory, and tight-binding methods for material simulations 🛠️. Proficient in Python, C++, and software like LAMMPS and VMD, Levi’s work bridges computational techniques and practical applications in nanotechnology 🖥️. He has presented at prominent conferences, including MRS Meetings in the U.S. and Brazil, earning accolades for his contributions 🏆. With multilingual abilities (Portuguese, English, and Spanish) 🌐, Levi’s collaborative research continues to push the boundaries of materials science, focusing on innovative approaches to structural and electronic properties of advanced materials 🔬.

Research Focus

Levi Felix’s research lies at the intersection of computational materials science, with a focus on porous materials and two-dimensional carbon nanomaterials. His work employs techniques such as molecular dynamics simulationsdensity functional theory (DFT), and density functional tight-binding (DFTB) to explore the mechanical propertiesvibrational characteristics, and electronic structures of novel nanomaterials, including grapheneschwarzites, and borophene. His research has applications in nanotechnologymaterials engineering, and energy storage systems🌍🔬🧑‍🔬

Awards and Honors

  • 🏅 2022: Recognition Award from NIST for oral presentation on Symposium DS02 at MRS Spring Meeting, Honolulu-HI, USA.
  • 🏆 2021: Best Poster Award at MRS Fall Meeting, Boston-MA, USA.
  • 🎓 2016: Magna Cum Laude on Bachelor of Physics at Federal University of Ceará, Brazil.

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