John Perdew
John P. Perdew | |
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John Perdew gives a talk at the Tulane University 2007 School of Science and Engineering (SSE) Research Day | |
| Born | August 30, 1943 |
| 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. Perdew currently teaches and conducts research at Tulane University.