Rate My Professor Gino Hrkac

Professor Hrkac's research focuses on computational physics, magnetic materials and magnetism, micromagnetics, atomistic simulations, solid state physics, and related areas including superconductivity, thin films, and nanotechnology. He leads efforts in the Nano Engineering Science and Technology (NEST) group and contributes to projects on memory and computing materials and devices. Key publications include 'Twins – A weak link in the magnetic hardening of ThMn12-type permanent magnets' (2021), 'First principles and atomistic calculation of the magnetic anisotropy of Y2Fe14B' (2021), 'Optically and Microwave-Induced Magnetization Precession in [Co/Pt]/NiFe Exchange Springs' (2020), 'Atomistic simulations of α-Fe/Nd2Fe14B magnetic core/shell nanocomposites with enhanced energy product for high temperature permanent magnet applications' (2020), and 'Magnetic vortex oscillators' (2015). With 133 publications and over 3,900 citations, his work has significant impact, including collaborations with Toyota Motor Corporation on rare-earth-free magnetic materials for electric vehicles, contributing to reduced carbon emissions. He delivered the Wohlfarth Lecture in 2018 on atomistic to micromagnetic modelling for permanent magnets and magnetic hybrid materials. Professor Hrkac supervises PhD students and participates in EPSRC-funded projects.