Prof. Michael R. Wasielewski

Research Statement
The Wasielewski Group's research focuses on photoinduced electron transfer and charge transport in organic molecules and materials, self-assembly of nanoscale materials, the primary events of photosynthesis, the magnetic properties of radical ion pairs, ultrafast optical and magnetic resonance techniques, and materials for molecular electronics and spintronics.

Office: 847-467-1423
Fax: 847-467-1425

Northwestern University:
Department of Chemistry and

Center for Nanofabrication and Molecular Self-Assembly
2145 Sheridan Rd.

Evanston, IL 60208-3113

Michael R. Wasielewski
E-mail: m-wasielewski@northwestern.edu

Synthesis Lab 1: Nano 1035- 847-467-6960
Synthesis Lab 2: Nano 2024- 847-491-4413
Laser/EPR Lab: Nano B011- 847-467-2173 and 847-467-7653

Wasielewski Awarded 2008 Porter Medal

The Porter Medal, named for the late George Porter FRS, Nobel Laureate,  is awarded biennially to the scientist who in the opinion of the judges, has contributed most to the science of photochemistry with particular emphasis on more physical aspects, reflecting George Porter’s own interests.

The citation for the Medal reads:
Professor Michael Wasielewski has made outstanding contributions to the understanding of photochemical processes in chemistry, biology and materials science. In doing so he has combined original synthesis and time resolved optical and EPR measurements to elucidate and control excited state processes. These studies have been a significant contribution to the current understanding of non-adiabatic electron transfer and subsequent work from Professor Wasielewski has shown how this thorough mechanistic understanding can be applied to the development of molecular computational elements and devices. In this award Professor Wasielewski is recognized for not only the depth of his many contributions, but also the breadth, rigor and originality of his work.

For more information on the Porter Medal:
http://pages.unibas.ch/epa/newsite%20frames/PorterMed.html

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Our recent research on artificial photosynthesis was featured in the Journal of Organic Chemistry.

 

 

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Department of Chemistry and Center for Nanofabrication and Molecular Self-Assembly
 2145 Sheridan Road   Evanston, IL 60208-3113
Phone: (847) 467-1423  Fax: (847) 467-1425 Email:m-wasielewski@northwestern.edu
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