Department of Chemistry

Inorganic Chemistry

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Inorganic Chemistry

Inorganic chemistry at Brown focuses on organometallics including rare-earth metals, inorganic synthesis, catalysis, carbon dioxide reduction, green chemistry, synthesis of nanomaterials, and the role of inorganic compounds in biological systems. Research in this area reflects collaboration with engineers, organic chemists, and chemical biologists.

Associated Faculty

Ou Chen

Associate Professor of Chemistry

ouchen@brown.edu

Research Profile

Chen Lab Webpage

Research Interests Quantum dots, Perovskite nanomaterials, Nanocrystal superstructures, Multifunctional nanomaterials, Hybrid nano-structures, Nanotechnology for energy and photocatalysis
Vicki Colvin

Vernon K. Krieble Professor of Chemistry, Professor of Engineering, Professor of Molecular Pharmacology, Physiology, and Biotechnology, Director, Center for Biomedical Engineering

vicki_colvin@brown.edu

Research Profile

Research Interests Nanomaterials synthesis, Magnetic materials, Environmental fate and transport of colloids, Biologically compatible nanomaterials, Magnetic and electrical imaging in complex environments
Eunsuk Kim

Concentration Advisor: ScB Chemistry and Material Chemistry tracks, Professor of Chemistry

eunsuk_kim@brown.edu

Research Profile

Kim Lab Webpage

Research Interests Bioinorganic chemistry, Coordination chemistry, Redox signaling, Nitric oxide signaling, Energy, Carbon dioxide conversion
Matthew Lueckheide

Visiting Assistant Professor

matthew_lueckheide@brown.edu

Research Interests Chemical education, Inorganic chemistry
Jerome Robinson

Manning Assistant Professor of Chemistry

jerome_robinson@brown.edu

Research Profile

Robinson Lab Webpage

Research Interests Green chemistry, Energy, Materials, Rare-earth metals
Shouheng Sun

Vernon K. Krieble Professor of Chemistry, Professor of Engineering

shouheng_sun@brown.edu

Research Profile

Sun Lab Webpage