David Montiel is a highly skilled physicist, researcher, and programmer with years of expertise in materials science and numerical methods implementation. His primary focus is currently on studying 2D materials using a structural phase-field crystal model. With a Ph.D. in Physics from McGill University and a Master's Degree in Physical Chemistry and an Engineer's Degree in Chemical Engineering from the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Montiel has worked on a range of research topics such as phase-field models, epitaxial thin film growth, nucleation of binary alloys, and the analysis of x-ray diffraction measurements. His proficiency in programming languages such as Fortran, C/C++, and Matlab, coupled with his association with organizations such as the University of Michigan and McGill University, uplift his professional expertise.