Research Group Prof. Ceder's research interests lie in the first principles computation of phase stability and properties in a wide range of materials. Microscopic theories from solid state physics are combined with statistical mechanics to gain a fundamental understanding of the rules that govern phase stability. His group's current focus is on the development of alloy theory for complex oxides, the incorporation of lattice dynamics in free energy computations, the prediction of cation and anion ordering in ceramic materials, and the investigation of models for diffusion in oxides. Specific materials applications include the design of Li intercalation compounds for rechargeable batteries, the characterization of solid oxygen electrolytes, and the study of microwave dielectrics.
Extensive use is made of fast workstations and supercomputers.