Don Seo

Don Seo is a Professor at Arizona State University's School of Molecular Sciences and an affiliate of the Biodesign Center for Molecular Design and Biomimetics. He holds a B.S. and M.S. in Chemistry from Seoul National University and a Ph.D. in Theoretical Solid State Chemistry from North Carolina State University. His postdoctoral research included work with Roald Hoffman at Cornell University and John Corbett at Iowa State University.

Seo's research focuses on designing novel synthetic strategies for inorganic porous materials, hybrid materials, and composites addressing energy and sustainability challenges. His work emphasizes green chemistry principles and applications in renewable energy, water purification, and environmental remediation. Notable achievements include developing nanoporous transparent conducting oxides and geopolymer materials for catalysis and environmental solutions.

He has received prestigious awards, including the NSF CAREER Award and the Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award. His publications span topics like photoelectrochemical systems, catalytic materials, and geopolymer-based environmental solutions. Seo's research also involves interdisciplinary collaborations, such as integrating photosynthetic systems with synthetic materials for energy applications.

• Grants: NSF MURI, DOE-funded Bio-Inspired Solar Fuel projects, and industry partnerships like NanoVoltaix.
• Labs/Teams: Active in the ASU Chemistry Department, leading projects in geopolymer synthesis and energy materials.

Seo teaches advanced inorganic chemistry and oversees a research group exploring material innovations for global sustainability challenges.