Luis Smith

Luis Smith is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Chemistry at Clark University. His research focuses on solid-state NMR, powder diffraction, and the study of materials such as Dion-Jacobson perovskites and polymer electrolytes. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of California, Santa Barbara (1999), an M.A. from the same institution (1995), and a B.S. from the University of Chicago (1993).

His research explores the structures and dynamics of complex materials using advanced scattering and NMR techniques. Key areas include the local structure of high-surface-area oxides, nanocomposite materials, and polymer electrolytes for energy storage applications. He has received grants from the National Science Foundation for studies on ion dynamics in polymer electrolytes.

Notable contributions include investigations into layered perovskites, lithium-ion battery materials, and the development of solid-state electrolytes. His work often combines experimental methods with computational approaches to elucidate material properties at the atomic and mesoscopic scales.