Charles Winter

Charles Winter is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Wayne State University, affiliated with the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on synthetic organometallic/inorganic chemistry, materials chemistry, nanoparticles, and thin film growth via atomic layer deposition (ALD) and chemical vapor deposition (CVD). He leads the Winter Group, collaborating with institutions like Helsinki University of Technology and Duke University.

Education: B.S. from Hope College (1982), Ph.D. in Chemistry from University of Minnesota (1986), followed by an NIH postdoctoral fellowship at University of Utah (1986–1988).

Research interests include precursor development for ALD of metal oxides/nitrides, surface chemistry of nanoparticles (e.g., silicon nanocrystals), and energetic materials using nitrogen-rich ligands. Recent work explores metastable materials synthesis via ALD and thermal stability of strontium/barium/lanthanide complexes.

Key collaborations include ALD experiments with Prof. Lauri Niinistö in Finland and engineering partnerships for silicon nanoparticle applications. Students participate in internships and cross-institutional projects.

Courses taught include Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (CHM 7010), Organometallic Chemistry (CHM 6090/7090), and seminars in Inorganic Chemistry (CHM 8820).