Michael J. Zdilla

Michael Zdilla is Professor of Chemistry at Temple University, specializing in inorganic synthesis and X-ray crystallography. His research spans bioinorganic clusters, solid electrolytes, and high-energy materials.

Key research areas include photosynthetic oxygen-evolving complex analogs, salt-organic cocrystals for lithium-ion batteries, and transition-metal nitrogen compounds for energetic applications. The Zdilla group maintains active collaborations across materials science and energy storage fields.

Honors include the NSF CAREER Award and Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar recognition. Current projects receive funding from NSF, ONR, and the American Chemical Society.