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Then, using this first-principles approach and novel electron density analysis techniques, this thesis investigated surface behavior in proton-irradiated aluminum, including an interesting deviation from bulk electronic stopping power and emitted electron escape depths. This framework was then applied to study ion-irradiated graphene, providing detailed information about sensitivity of energy deposition and electron emission to projectile parameters and offering insights into defect formation mechanisms mediated by electronic excitations. 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