Anthony Cheetham

Anthony Cheetham is a Research Professor and Professor Emeritus at the University of California, Santa Barbara, affiliated with the Materials Research Laboratory and Department of Materials within the College of Engineering. His research focuses on functional inorganic and hybrid materials, including nanoporous materials, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and lead-free hybrid perovskites for optoelectronics. He developed methods for crystal structure determination using synchrotron X-ray and neutron diffraction, complemented by NMR and electron microscopy.

Education:

• M.A., University of Oxford
• D.Phil., University of Oxford

Research Interests: Professor Cheetham’s work spans functional materials synthesis, multiferroic MOFs, amorphous/glassy MOFs, and applications in energy and optoelectronics. His contributions include advancements in materials for natural gas conversion, phosphors for solid-state lighting, and porous materials design.

Scientific Honors:

• Fellow of the Royal Society
• Member of multiple national and international academies
• International Gold Medal for Materials Science
• Honorary doctorates from 4 universities

His research bridges materials chemistry, physics, and engineering, emphasizing both fundamental structure-property relationships and practical applications in emerging technologies.