The synthesis, characterization, and utilization of novel materials occupy a central role in modern science and technology. Materials chemistry is a highly interdisciplinary endeavor, which is exemplified by the diversity of our faculty conducting research in the field. Our interests include:
- Semiconductor materials
- New materials for solar cells and optoelectronics
- Nano/bio photonics and imaging
- Computational methods for modeling surfaces
- New strategies for applying the tools of nanotechnology to materials synthesis
- Imprinted polymer-materials for chemical and biochemical sensing
- Nanocarbon Materials
- Oliver M.R. Chyan: Microelectronic materials chemistry, plasma assisted functional thin-film materials, novel materials for alternative energy production and fuel cells
- Thomas R. Cundari: Multiscale modeling of metals in advanced materials including aerospace alloys, functionally graded materials, and metal-containing ceramics. Metal-based materials for light-emitting display devices.
- Francis D'Souza: Functionalization of nanocarbon materials for energy harvesting and storage applications; Imprinted polymer for chemical and biochemical sensing; ultra-fast spectroscopy.
- Teresa D. Golden: Materials and bioanalytical chemistry which includes: electrodeposition of nanomaterials; chromatography; corrosion protection coatings; forensic investigations.
- Jeffry A. Kelber: Atommic layer deposition, 2-D materials, oxides, plasma/surface interactions
- Mohammad A. Omary: Phosphorescent materials for lighting devices and sensors, black absorbers for solar cells, unipolar semiconductors for molecular transistors, and metal-organic frameworks for gas storage
- Guido F. Verbeck, IV: Microscale analysis of material surfaces utilizing micromanipulation coupled with nanospray mass spectrometry.
- Dr. Hong Wang: Asymmetric catalysis through cooperative enamine-metal acid catalysis; functional organic materials based on pi-extended porphyrins; development of small molecule inhibitors targeting STAT3.
