Lewis Rothberg

Lewis Rothberg is a Professor of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at the University of Rochester, School of Arts & Sciences. He holds a PhD from Harvard University (1984). His research focuses on organic electronics, particularly conjugated polymer semiconductors for applications in lighting, biomolecular imaging, and optoelectronic devices. Techniques employed include transient spectroscopy, confocal microscopy, and charge modulation spectroscopy. Collaborators include researchers from Chemical Engineering, Carnegie Mellon, and international institutions.

• Education: PhD, Harvard University, 1984

Research interests encompass polymer electronics, optoelectronic devices, light-emitting diodes, thin-film transistors, and biological sensors. Recent work includes studies on single-chain polymers, thermally activated delayed fluorescence, and plasmonic enhancements in photovoltaics.

Publications highlight advancements in OLED efficiency, plasmonic effects in silicon, and material stability in optoelectronic systems. No scientific awards are explicitly noted.

Advising and grants involve interdisciplinary collaborations with engineers and material scientists, though specific student advisees or grant details are not listed. His work contributes to next-generation flexible displays and biomolecular sensing technologies.

Labs and teams include affiliations with the Department of Chemistry and partnerships with industry (e.g., OLEDWorks LLC) and academic institutions globally.