About
Jim Martin is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at North Carolina State University, affiliated with the College of Sciences. He holds academic roles including Faculty: Academic Advisors and Faculty: Current Faculty, contributing to both research and education. His research focuses on inorganic materials synthesis, condensed matter reaction mechanisms, and science education policy. Dr. Martin has a Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry from Indiana University (1990) and a B.A. in Chemistry and Biology from Goshen College (1986).
His research emphasizes crystallization mechanisms, liquid/solution structures, and diffraction techniques. Notable projects include the Transition Zone Theory (TZT) for condensed matter reactions and investigations into zinc chloride hydrate systems. He leads interdisciplinary efforts in amorphous materials engineering and has pioneered methods for analyzing disordered materials using synchrotron and neutron diffraction.
Publications highlight contributions to understanding phase diagrams, ionic liquids, and educational strategies in STEM. His work includes over 150 peer-reviewed articles, with recent focus on NATURE WATER, JOURNAL OF THE ELECTROCHEMICAL SOCIETY, and MATTER. His research group commercializes innovations like cellulose-encapsulated mineral supplements.
