
Tomer
Amit
Tomer Amit is a PhD candidate in the Department of Molecular Chemistry and Materials Science at the Weizmann Institute of Science under the supervision of Dr. Sivan Refaely-Abramson.
Tomer uses theoretical computational approaches to study excitons, particles formed in semiconducting materials upon interaction with light. By developing and solving quantum mechanical equations, he calculates the properties of solid materials which include structural complexities, such as defects in the periodic crystal lattice. Using such theoretical methods, Tomer predicts and explains properties and experimental measurements of the light–matter interactions in real materials, specifically in two-dimensional materials where the electric and optical properties are particularly intriguing.
Tomer’s research focuses on tracking the real-time dynamics of the particles that build the material due to interactions with other particles. The materials under study can be used for applications in solar energy conversion and quantum information technologies and for quantum computing.
Tomer grew up in Ganey Hadar and currently lives in Tel Aviv. He obtained a BSc in chemistry at Tel Aviv University, after which he pursued an MSc in chemistry at the Weizmann Institute of Science and continued to a direct PhD track. He volunteers at 180 Degrees, a social organization which works to integrate people with different types of special needs in sports. In his free time, Tomer enjoys cooking, practicing Pilates, and trail running.

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