David Jonas

David Jonas is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Colorado and a Fellow at the Renewable and Sustainable Energy Institute (RASEI). He specializes in fast electronic and vibrational dynamics, with expertise in physical chemistry, chemical physics, and nanotechnology. His research focuses on femtosecond spectroscopy techniques to study molecular dynamics, energy transfer, and photovoltaic materials.

Education: Ph.D. from MIT (1992), Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Chicago (1992–94). Key contributions include pioneering 2D electronic spectroscopy and advancing understanding of conical intersections and quantum dot dynamics. His work bridges ultrafast phenomena with practical applications in renewable energy and materials science.

• Research Highlights: Electron dynamics in photosynthesis, surface-enhanced Raman scattering, and hot carrier behavior in semiconductors.
• Awards: Earle K. Plyler Prize (2018), APS Fellow, and numerous NSF grants.
• Labs: Jonas Research Group operates from Ekeley W145D (office) and W155 (lab), with advanced femtosecond laser facilities.

Publications emphasize 2D spectroscopy applications, quantum dot properties, and nonadiabatic dynamics, with over 150+ peer-reviewed articles. Current projects explore energy transfer mechanisms and nanocrystal luminescence optimization for solar applications.