Research Assistant Professor

537 Benedum Hall,

Department of Bioengineering,

3700 O'Hara Street,

University of Pittsburgh,

Pittsburgh, PA 15261

Phone: 1 412 624 9604 (office)

E-mail: olv3@pitt.edu

Research: First-principles and semi-empirical approaches applied to:

-alternative energy sources (rechargeable Li-ion batteries, hydrogen storage materials, fuel cells, water electrolysis)

-biodegradable magnesium based alloys for orthopedic and craniofacial applications