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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Publivation Profiles
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 
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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 simulations, density functional theory (DFT), and density functional tight-binding (DFTB) to explore the mechanical properties, vibrational characteristics, and electronic structures of novel nanomaterials, including graphene, schwarzites, and borophene. His research has applications in nanotechnology, materials 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.
Publication Top Noted
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“On the mechanical properties and thermal stability of a recently synthesized monolayer amorphous carbon,” The Journal of Physical Chemistry C 124 (27), 14855-14860, 46 citations, 2020 
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“A DFT investigation of the electronic, optical, and thermoelectric properties of pentadiamond,” Chemical Physics Letters 763, 138210, 41 citations, 2021 .
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“Mechanical and energy-absorption properties of schwarzites,” Carbon 157, 670-680, 34 citations, 2020 .
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“Optoelectronic properties of amorphous carbon-based nanotube and nanoscroll,” Physica E: Low-dimensional Systems and Nanostructures 130, 114683, 14 citations, 2021 
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“Electronic and transport properties of anisotropic semiconductor quantum wires,” Physical Review B 102 (4), 045427, 13 citations, 2020 
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“Mechanical properties of 3D printed macroscopic models of schwarzites,” Nano Select 3 (2), 450-458, 12 citations, 2022 
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“Mechanical response of pentadiamond: A DFT and molecular dynamics study,” Physica B: Condensed Matter 629, 413576, 11 citations, 2022 .
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“Mechanical properties of diamond schwarzites: from atomistic models to 3D-printed structures,” MRS Advances 5 (33-34), 1775-1781, 11 citations, 2020 
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“Mechanical properties of 3D-printed pentadiamond,” Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics 55 (46), 465301, 10 citations, 2022 
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