Eric Neuscamman

Research Bio

Eric Neuscamman derives and implements new theoretical models and related algorithms for predicting the electronic structure of molecules and materials.  In particular, Eric is interested in methods that allow excited states to be treated on an equal footing with ground states and approximations that retain their accuracy even in systems where mean-field-based methods such as density functional theory are grossly incorrect.  Advances in these directions are needed in order to improve our predictive power over chemical and photochemical reaction mechanisms, molecular light harvesting, and materials with non-innocent d or f orbitals.

Research Expertise and Interest

Electronic Structure Theory, Quantum Chemistry

Teaching

Courses taught during the three most recent terms
2026 Spring
  • Special Laboratory Study  [CHEM 196]  

  • Seminars for Graduate Students  [CHEM 298]  

  • Seminars for Graduate Students  [CHEM 298]  

  • Seminars for Graduate Students  [CHEM 298]  

  • Research for Graduate Students  [CHEM 299]  

  • Professional Preparation: Supervised Teaching of Chemistry  [CHEM 300]  

  • Senior Honors Thesis  [CHEM H193]  

  • Research for Advanced Undergraduates  [CHEM H194]  

2025 Fall
  • Special Laboratory Study  [CHEM 196]  

  • General Chemistry  [CHEM 1A]  

  • General Chemistry  [CHEM 1A]  

  • General Chemistry  [CHEM 1A]  

  • Seminars for Graduate Students  [CHEM 298]  

  • Seminars for Graduate Students  [CHEM 298]  

  • Research for Graduate Students  [CHEM 299]  

  • Professional Preparation: Supervised Teaching of Chemistry  [CHEM 300]  

  • Professional Preparation: Supervised Teaching of Chemistry  [CHEM 300]  

  • Senior Honors Thesis  [CHEM H193]  

  • Research for Advanced Undergraduates  [CHEM H194]  

2025 Summer
  • Research for Advanced Undergraduates  [CHEM H194]  

2025 Spring
  • Special Laboratory Study  [CHEM 196]  

  • Seminars for Graduate Students  [CHEM 298]  

  • Seminars for Graduate Students  [CHEM 298]  

  • Seminars for Graduate Students  [CHEM 298]  

  • Research for Graduate Students  [CHEM 299]  

  • Professional Preparation: Supervised Teaching of Chemistry  [CHEM 300]  

  • Senior Honors Thesis  [CHEM H193]  

  • Research for Advanced Undergraduates  [CHEM H194]