Morbec Materials Modelling Group
Keele University, UK
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We use high-performance computer simulations grounded in first-principles quantum mechanical methods to explore and design materials for cutting-edge technologies. Our research focuses on materials for energy conversion, spintronics, and optoelectronic applications.
We use high-performance computer simulations grounded in first-principles quantum mechanical methods to explore and design materials for cutting-edge technologies. Our research focuses on materials for energy conversion, spintronics, and optoelectronic applications.
Latest publications
Latest publications
Substrate-induced strain in molybdenum disulfide grown by aerosol-assisted chemical vapor deposition, Lewis Adams, Peter Matthews, Juliana Morbec and Nilanthy Balakrishnan, Nanotechnology 35, 395602 (2024).
Effect of molecular rotation and concentration on the adsorption of pentacene molecules on two-dimensional monolayer transition metal dichalcogenides, E. Black and J. M. Morbec, Electron. Struct. 6 025008 (2024).
Interaction between pentacene molecules and monolayer transition metal dichalcogenides, E. Black, P. Kratzer and J. M. Morbec. Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys. 25, 29444 (2023).
Recent news
Recent news
April 2026: Juliana gave an invited talk at the CCP9 conference, presenting her group’s work on hybrid organic/inorganic interfaces.
April 2026: Juliana took part in activities for Earth Day at Keele, delivering demonstrations on renewable energy for the session People, Planet and … Power .
February 2026: Juliana took part in activities for the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, delivering demonstrations on renewable energy.
February 2026: Juliana organised the IUPAC Global Women’s Breakfast at Keele on 10 February, where the Keele research community reflected on the many voices that shape the scientific community.
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