Ana Coutinho Dutra

I am a Postdoctoral Research Assistant working in the Atomic and Laser Physics Department in Sam Vinko’s group.

My main research activities are focused on using atomistic computational methods based on density functional theory (DFT) and molecular dynamics (MD) to help elucidate and predict the behaviour and properties of different systems and materials.

Previously, I undertook my PhD at Newcastle University where I computationally explored the electronic structure and ion transport mechanisms in sodium- and lithium-rich anti-perovkiste solid electrolytes in the context of their use in next-generation solid state batteries.