Carla Verdi
Lecturer · UQ Experts (university-wide) · The University of Queensland
Quick answer: Carla Verdi is Lecturer at The University of Queensland. Carla Verdi shows an active PhD hiring signal as of 2026-09-17.
⭐ Available for supervision. Available projects: Superconductivity in hyperdoped germanium from first principles; Thermodynamic properties of atomic defects for quantum technologies; Atomistic modelling of solid surfaces and 2D structures.
Research interests
Dr Verdi's research is in the field of computational materials physics. Her work employs first-principles or ab initio methods, complemented by machine learning techniques, to predict and understand physical properties of materials without relying on empirical models. For more information, visit the research group website. She received her doctorate from the University of Oxford in 2017. After working at the University of Oxford and the University of Vienna, Dr Verdi moved to the University of Sydney in 2023 as an ARC DECRA Fellow. In the same year, she then joined UQ as a Lecturer in Condensed Matter Physics. She is an associate investigator of the ARC Centre of Excellence for Quantum Biotechnology (QUBIC). Her current research focuses on understanding the structural, optical and thermodynamic properties of atomic defects for applications in quantum technologies. She is also interested in studying the influence of atomic vibrations, defects, temperature and disorder on the intrinsic properties of various functional materials that can be exploited for novel technologies. Feel free to reach out to Dr Verdi if you are interested in simulating materials properties from first principles using supercomputers and exploring how this can help develop better materials.
Chemical Sciences, Condensed matter modelling and density functional theory, Condensed matter physics, Electronic and magnetic properties of condensed matter; superconductivity, Macromolecular and materials chemistry, Physical Sciences, Structural properties of condensed matter, Theory and design of materials
Selected publications (since 2023)
[2026] Exploring magnetoelectric effects in 1T−FeCl2/bilayer−GaSe multiferroic heterostructures. Fakhera, Fahmida, Conquest, Oliver J., Verdi, Carla and Stampfl, Catherine (2026). Physical Review Materials, 10 (7) 074420. doi: 10.1103/gvzv-4fqy
[2026] Superconductivity, magnetism, and directional plasmonic modes in two-dimensional penta-bipyramid boron allotropes. Niu, L., Conquest, O. J., Ma, H., Verdi, C. and Stampfl, C. (2026). Physical Review Materials, 10 (7) 074001. doi: 10.1103/b2q9-fytt
[2026] A flexible kinetic Monte Carlo framework for GaN molecular beam epitaxy with adaptive on-the-fly barrier evaluation. Ali, Sajid, Krause, Norbert and Verdi, Carla (2026). Applied Surface Science, 749 167867, 167867-749. doi: 10.1016/j.apsusc.2026.167867
[2026] Significance of the dispersion fo
Frequently asked questions
Is Carla Verdi hiring PhD students at The University of Queensland?
Yes. As of 2026-09-17, Carla Verdi's faculty page shows a PhD hiring signal: Available for supervision. Available projects: Superconductivity in hyperdoped germanium from first principles; Thermodynamic properties of atomic defects for quantum technologies; Atomistic modelling.
What does Carla Verdi research?
Dr Verdi's research is in the field of computational materials physics. Her work employs first-principles or ab initio methods, complemented by machine learning techniques, to predict and understand physical properties of materials without relying on empirical models. For more information, visit the
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