It is with great joy that we celebrate Dr. Matthew Hennefarth for his successful PhD defense in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Chicago on June 6, 2025!
Matthew’s dissertation, “Linearized Pair-Density Functional Theory”, introduces a new approach to electronic structure theory. He developed the method from the ground up, designing the theoretical framework, implementing it in code, and applying it to explore excited-state reactions and dynamics.
Next month, Dr. Hennefarth will begin an exciting new chapter as a Quantum Solutions Computational Chemist at PsiQuantum in Palo Alto, California, where he will help advance the frontier of quantum technologies for real-world chemical applications.
Congratulations, Dr. Hennefarth! We’re excited to see the amazing impact your work will make in the future!
