Prof. Saeid Jalali-Asadabadi

Research Overview

Welcome to the homepage! The research focuses on unveiling new physics and advancing material science through innovative integration of Density Functional Theory (DFT) with Group Theory, Artificial Intelligence, Berry Phase Theory, Ensemble Theory, Badr's Theory, and Mössbauer Theory. By exploring hyperfine interactions (EFG and HFF), electronic, magnetic, optical, acoustic, elastic, thermoelectric, and superconducting properties, my work contributes to understanding materials at fundamental levels. This research drives the design and discovery of novel materials in bulk solids, nanostructures (thin films, nanowires, quantum dots), and biophysical systems, paving the way for groundbreaking applications.

Courses

Undergraduate and graduate courses taught across theoretical, computational, and condensed matter physics.

• Basic Physics I, II, III: Mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, and optics/modern physics.
• Modern Physics I & II: Special relativity, atomic/nuclear physics, and particle physics.
• Thermodynamics & Statistical Mechanics: Laws of thermodynamics, equations of state, ensembles, and microscopic phase space.
• Classical Mechanics I & II: Newtonian, Lagrangian, and Hamiltonian mechanics, central-force motion, and rigid-body dynamics.
• Quantum Mechanics I & II: Wave mechanics, Dirac notation, operator formalism, angular momentum, and perturbation theory.
• Advanced Quantum Mechanics: Relativistic quantum mechanics, Dirac and Klein–Gordon equations, scattering theory, and second quantization.
• Advanced Statistical Mechanics: Classical and quantum ensembles, partition functions, phase transitions, and fluctuations.
• Crystal Field Theory (CFT): d-orbital splitting, ligand-field interactions, symmetry, and electronic and magnetic properties of complex ions.
• Advanced Solid State Physics I: Crystal structures, reciprocal lattices, diffraction, lattice vibrations, phonons, and electronic band theory.
• Advanced Solid State Physics II: Magnetism, superconductivity, semiconductor physics, transport phenomena, and strongly correlated materials.
• Density Functional Theory (DFT): Hohenberg–Kohn theorems, Kohn–Sham equations, exchange–correlation functionals, and first-principles materials design.
• Advanced Computational Physics: Numerical many-body methods, scientific Python, computational materials physics, and machine learning applications.

Peer Review & Recognition

Recognized for active contributions to international academic peer-reviewing:

• IOP Trusted Reviewer (2024): Recognized by the Institute of Physics (IOP).
• Distinguished Reviewer (2018): Awarded by the Physics Society of Iran (PSI).
• Peer Reviewer (2025): Journal of Applied Physics (AIP Publishing).

Research Group & Alumni

Celebrating the contributions of both current active researchers and past group members:

• Current Members: Researchers actively driving theoretical and computational projects.
• Alumni: Former B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. graduates and postdoctoral scholars advancing in academia and industry worldwide.

Biography

Prof. Dr. Saeid Jalali-Asadabadi is a distinguished physicist specialized in condensed matter physics and computational materials science. From his early education at Sharif University of Technology to his leadership as a mentor, professor, and international collaborator at the University of Isfahan, his career focuses on advancing first-principles physics and materials discovery.

Curriculum Vitae

Access an overview of academic achievements, funded research milestones, mentorship history, and scientific publications.

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