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    We use various theoretical and simulation methods to study (discover) materials properties, focusing on functional oxides like ferroelectrics and mlutiferroics.<\/p>\n\n\n

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      Most of the work done within this research group has to do with applications of density functional theory, an approach that offers unique insight into the microscopic origin of the most diverse phenomena, as well as the predictive power necessary for the design of novel systems optimised for applications. The current research focuses on functional oxides, especially ferroelectrics and magnetoelectric multiferroics.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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