Inorganic chemistry at Brown focuses on organometallics including rare-earth metals, catalysis, carbon dioxide reduction, synthesis of nanomaterials, and the role of inorganic compounds in biological systems. Inorganic chemists collaborate with nano/materials chemists and engineers to engage cutting-edge research across fields.
Inorganic Chemistry
Associated Faculty
Ou Chen
Assistant Professor of Chemistry
Areas of Interest
- Quantum dots
- Multifunctional nanomaterials
- Hybrid nano-structures
- Nanotechnology for energy and bio-imaging
- Nanocrystal superstructures
- Perovskite nanomaterials
Vicki L. Colvin
Vernon K. Krieble Professor of ChemistryProfessor of EngineeringProfessor of Molecular Pharmacology, Physiology, and BiotechnologyDirector, Center for Biomedical Engineering
Areas of Interest
- Nanomaterials synthesis
- Magnetic materials
- Environmental fate and transport of colloids
- Biologically compatible nanomaterials
- Magnetic and electrical imaging in complex environments.
Eunsuk Kim
Associate Professor of Chemistry
Areas of Interest
- Bioinorganic chemistry
- Coordination chemistry
- Redox signaling
- Nitric oxide signaling
- Energy
- Carbon dioxide conversion
Jerome R. Robinson
Assistant Professor of Chemistry
Areas of Interest
- Synthesis / Catalysis
- Green Chemistry
- Energy
- Materials
- Rare-earth Metals
Shouheng Sun
Vernon K. Krieble Professor of ChemistryProfessor of Engineering
Areas of Interest
- Nanomaterials synthesis
- Self-assembly
- Nanomedicine
- Catalysis and energy storage