Alfredo Serrano Jiménez
@alfredoserranojimnez
I build neural-network potentials and HPC molecular dynamics simulations for predictive physical modelling.
What I'm looking for
I've developed and validated neural-network potential energy surfaces for CO/Pd(111) and O+2CO/Pd(111), applying them to large-scale molecular dynamics studies of laser-induced desorption and gas-surface interactions.
At EHU, I built autonomous active-learning loops that expanded training datasets and modeled interaction energies and forces against ab initio reference data. I also simulated two-pulse correlations to quantify how CO desorption probability changes with pulse delay.
Previously, at CFM Materials Physics Center and the Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas, I ran demanding HPC simulation campaigns, developed MPI-parallel Fortran code, and analyzed ultrafast photodissociation and surface dynamics. I'm looking to bring scientific modelling, scalable computation, and data-driven methods to applied AI, data science, or R&D work.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
(EN)
- Developed high-dimensional neural-network potential energy surfaces (NN PES) to model interaction energies and forces for O and CO coadsorbed on Pd(111) [O+2CO/Pd(111)], using an autonomous active-learning training loop with automated dataset expansion; validated them against reference ab initio data.
- Applied the NN PES to molecular dynamics simulations of femtosecond laser–induced proce
Postdoctoral Researcher
EHU
Apr 2025 - May 2026 (1 year 1 month)
Developed high-dimensional neural-network potential energy surfaces (NN PES) for O and CO coadsorbed on Pd(111) using an autonomous active-learning training loop, and applied them to molecular dynamics simulations of femtosecond laser-induced processes. Simulated two-pulse correlation on CO/Pd(111) to quantify desorption probability as a function of pulse delay.
PhD student (estudiante de doctorado) in Physics of Nanostructures and Advanced
Sep 2019 - Mar 2025 (5 years 6 months)
(EN)
- Developed neural-network potential energy surfaces (NN PES) for carbon monoxide adsorbed on palladium [CO/Pd(111)] at different coverages; validated them against ab initio molecular dynamics reference data.
- Applied these NN PES to large-scale molecular dynamics simulations to study femtosecond laser–induced desorption and gas–surface interactions, including dependence on fluence, coverag
Scientific Trainee Researcher | Investigador científico en prácticas
Oct 2017 - Jan 2019 (1 year 3 months)
(EN)
- Performed computational research focused on weak-field coherent control in the ultrafast photodissociation of methyl iodide (CH₃I) using pairs of time-delayed laser pulses.
- Developed scientific code in Fortran with MPI-based parallelization to run large-scale simulations and analyze photofragment distributions.
- Executed calculations on HPC clusters, including SLURM job scripting and Li
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
EHU
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Physics of Nanostructures and Advanced Materials (Física de Nanoestructuras y Materiales Avanzados)
2019 - 2025
PhD Thesis URL: https://cfm.ehu.es/view/files/PhD_Thesis_Alfredo_Serrano_Jimenez_definitive_print_version.pdf
University of the Basque Country
Doctor of Philosophy, Physics of Nanostructures and Advanced Materials
2019 - 2025
Doctoral research in Physics of Nanostructures and Advanced Materials, focusing on neural-network potential energy surfaces and molecular dynamics simulations.
EHU
Master (M. Sc.) in Quantum Science & Technology
2014 - 2016
University of the Basque Country
Master of Science, Quantum Science & Technology
2014 - 2016
Master's degree in Quantum Science & Technology.
Universidad de Zaragoza
B. Sc. in Physics | Grado en Física
2010 - 2014
University of Zaragoza
Bachelor of Science, Physics
2010 - 2014
Bachelor's degree in Physics.
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