Mohammadreza Karamad

Subject: Prospective PhD student: density functional theory Dear Professor Karamad, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. I read your paper "A machine learning and explainable AI framework for adsorption energy prediction via effective representation of the adsorbate chemical environment." (2026), and it connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] I also saw your NSERC-funded project "Materials discovery for hydrogen storage and lithium extraction" (2023), and I would be glad to contribute to work in that direction. Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]