Bio

I am a PhD student at McGill University, Department of Physics, working in Prof. Nikolas Provatas group.

I obtained my MSc from the Mechanical Engineering Graduate Program (PPG-EM) of the Rio de Janeiro State University (UERJ), supervised by Profs. José Pontes and Norberto Mangiavacchi. We worked on developing computational modelling of pattern formation in dissipative structures, such as reaction-diffusion systems and Rayleigh-Bénard convection cells. We numerically investigated how stripe orientation is induced by gradients of the bifurcation parameter in the Swift-Hohenberg dynamics, and compared to analytical predictions based on multiple scale analysis whenever possible.

My research interests lie at the intersection of condensed matter physics and materials science and engineering. My main goal is accurately describing matter interactions and establishing the connections between atomic-scale behaviour and macroscopic properties as much as possible. A major focus of my research is understanding how complex crystal structures stabilize to form the well-known microstructures experimentally observed in metals and alloys, particularly. Once a theory is developed, a model usually follows and then a numerical analysis of microstructure evolution during a specific material processing can be carried out. While primarily theorist, I do occasionally get into the data whenever it is available.

My research interests lie in computational materials science, including:

• Mathematical modeling of pattern formation in complex systems
• Nonequilibrium thermodynamics
• Phase Field (PF) and Phase Field Crystal (PFC) modelling
• Amorphous metals formation
• Rapid solidification and defects dynamics

For author name, I go by: Daniel L. Coelho or D. L. Coelho.