Péter Pulay Data-verified

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Last publication 2025 Last refreshed 2026-05-16

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78 h-index 278 pubs 38,306 cited

Biography and Research Information

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Péter Pulay's research program has focused on theoretical and computational chemistry, with a particular emphasis on quantum chemistry methods and their application to molecular properties. His work has involved the development and refinement of computational algorithms for calculating molecular polarizabilities, polarization energy, and other electronic properties. Pulay has a long-standing interest in the historical development of computational chemistry, particularly during the early computer age.

Throughout his career, Pulay has held distinguished professorships at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, including the Mildred B. Cooper Chair and the Roger B. Bost Distinguished Professor. He has also held visiting professorships and research fellowships at institutions in Japan and Germany. With an h-index of 78, 278 publications, and over 38,000 citations, his contributions to the field are substantial. He maintains an active laboratory website detailing his research activities.

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  • h-index: 78
  • Publications: 278
  • Citations: 38,306

Selected Publications

  • Quantum chemistry at the Eötvös Loránd University (Budapest) at the early computer age, between 1962 and 1982 (2025)
  • Compact representation of generalized molecular polarizabilities and efficient calculation of polarization energy in an arbitrary electric field (2021)

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