About Me
This is the about me page. Here you can find information about my background, education, research experience, skills, achievements, and contact details.
Education
- M.Sc. Nanoscience – University of Copenhagen, 2025
Thesis: Electron Transfer Through a Molecular Junction Utilising Quantum Master Equations - B.Sc. Nanoscience – University of Copenhagen, 2023
Thesis: Core Excitations in Cluster Perturbation Theory Using Core-Valence Separation
Research Experience
- Master’s Thesis – Kurt V. Mikkelsen Group
- Studying electron transport through molecular junctions using QM/MM.
- Implementing Fock Matrix Reconstruction Bridge (FMR-B) workflows.
- Exploring Redfield & Lindblad master equations for charge transfer.
- Bachelor’s Thesis – Kurt V. Mikkelsen Group
- Investigating core excitations in Cluster Perturbation Theory and variational cluster perturbation theory using Core-Valence Separation.
- Implementing novel computational techniques for improved accuracy.
Volunteering Work
- Nanoscience Study Council
- Chairman (2 years), Deputy Chairman (1 year).
- Led initiatives to improve research and student engagement.
Technical Skills
- Programming & Tools: Python, Bash, Git, GitHub etc.
- Quantum Chemistry Software: Dalton, Gaussian, ORCA, Penguin
- Methods: DFT, QM/MM, Quantum Master Equations, Coupled Cluster Theory, Cluster Perturbation Theory, many more.
Achievements and Awards
- Nanoscience Student of the Year - Department of Chemistry, University of Copenhagen 2022 & 2024
Contact
- Email: laustrask@live.dk
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin/in/laustrask
- GitHub: https://github.com/laustrask