Degrees:
Ph.D., Univ. of Connecticut
M.S., Univ. of Connecticut
B.S., Univ. of Colombo
Kalum Palandage has been a member of Trinity College since
2010. He earned his B.S. in Physics (Honors) with a minor in Mathematics from
the University of Colombo, Sri Lanka, and continued his education, obtaining MSc and Ph.D. in Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics from the University of
Connecticut.
Palandage' s primary research focus is Computational
Condensed Matter Physics, a field that involves utilizing powerful computers to
simulate and comprehend the behavior of electrons, atoms, and molecules. He
maintains close collaborations with Brookhaven National Laboratory and makes
use of their advanced computational resources for his research. His work
revolves around exploring these simulations to gain insights into complex
quantum systems. A notable area of his research involves the study of magnetic
semiconductors, for which he employs a specialized technique known as Density
Functional Theory (DFT) to investigate these materials on a fundamental level.
Beyond his contributions to condensed matter physics,
Palandage engages in research related to radiation and biology as well. He
shows interest in utilizing tools like Geant4 and techniques such as Monte
Carlo simulations to study the behavior of radiation in different scenarios,
thus illuminating its interactions in various contexts.
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Condensed Matter Physics
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Exact and First principles quantum many body calculations, specializing in the Hubbard Model and Density Functional Theory (DFT)
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Mechanics and Electromagnetism
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Statistical Mechanics and Quantum Mechanics
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Electron (hole) pair condensation, charge and spin pairing in Hubbard Nanoclusters
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Defects, Transition metal (TM) doping in magnetic semiconductors: Origin of Conductivity of these materials
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Excitonic effects in nanoclusters
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Radiation oncology: Bolus thickness analytically and numerically by Geant4 and Monte-Carlo methods
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Structural and chemical properties of Methane Hydrate through DFT methods
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Effects of Light frequency to the human clock
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Relating Coupled oscillators and chaotic motion to various biological systems
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- A. N. Kocharian, G. W. Fernando, Kun Fang, K. Palandage, A.V. Balatsky. “Spin-orbit coupling, electron transport and pairing instabilities in two-dimensional square structures,” AIP Advances 6 (2016): 055711.
- Kun Fang, G. W. Fernando, A. V. Balatsky, A. N. Kocharian, K. Palandage. “Pairing modulations and phase separation instabilities in Bi2Sr2CaCu2O8+d,” Physics Letters A 378 (2014): 243-248A.
- K. Palandage, G. W. Fernando, Kun Fang, A. N. Kocharian. “Tracing magnetism and pairing in FeTe-based systems,” J Mater Sci 47, Issue 21 (2012): 7671-7677.
- K. Palandage, G. W. Fernando, “Role of point defects on conductivity, magnetism and optical properties in In2O3.” Physics Letters A 374 (2010): 2879-2885.
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