Juraj Ovčar, PhD is a theoretical condensed matter physicist.

His general research interest is developing and employing methodologies required to model physical systems from an atomistic perspective. He is especially interested in collaboration with experimentalists to arrive at complete understanding of real physical phenomena.

He worked on a diverse range of systems, including quasi-2D hybrid halide perovskites, catalyst surfaces, mitochondrial membranes and $\kappa$-type quantum spin liquid candidates.

He also enjoys developing free and open-source software.

Juraj is a permanent staff member of the Modelling and Theory of Materials Group since 2025.