John P. Perdew | |
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Born | |
Alma mater | Cornell University (Ph.D., M.S.), Gettysburg College (A.B.) |
Awards | Elected to National Academy of Sciences |
Scientific career | |
Fields | solid-state physics, density functional theory, quantum chemistry |
Institutions | Temple University, Tulane University |
John P. Perdew (born August 30, 1943) is a theoretical condensed matter physicist known for his contributions to the fields of solid-state physics and quantum chemistry. His work on density functional theory has led to him being one of the world's most cited physicists.[1] Perdew currently teaches and conducts research at Tulane University.[2]