Brian Tissue

Brian Tissue, an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Virginia Tech's College of Science, specializes in molecular absorbance/fluorescence, solid-state luminescence, and inorganic nanoparticle synthesis. He chairs the Chemistry Department Safety Committee and focuses on graduate training in ethics and professionalism.

• Education:
  • B.S. Chemistry, Johns Hopkins University (1983)
  • Ph.D. Chemistry, University of Wisconsin-Madison (1988)
  • Postdoctoral Associate, University of Georgia (1988–1991)
  • Postdoctoral Associate, Los Alamos National Lab (1991–1993)

His research explores nanoscale materials' optical properties, with emphasis on lanthanide-doped phosphors and metal oxide nanoparticles. He has contributed to advancements in luminescence dynamics, nanoparticle synthesis, and analytical chemistry education. Notable honors include the NSF CAREER Award (1995), Research Corporation Cottrell Scholars Award (1996), and Virginia Tech Safety Excellence Award (2017).

Recent work includes developing microgels for heavy metal removal and studying methanol interactions with TiO₂ nanoparticles. He also authored Basics of Analytical Chemistry and Chemical Equilibria (2013), a widely used textbook.