Mike C. McGuirk

Mike C. McGuirk is a faculty member at Colorado School of Mines, where he founded the McGuirk Lab in summer 2019. His research spans synthetic chemistry and materials science, focusing on organic/hybrid materials, supramolecular assembly, and environmental sustainability through chemical recycling and greenhouse gas capture.

• Current Role: Professor of Chemistry
• Lab Focus: Interdisciplinary synthetic chemistry and materials science
• Key Applications: Plastic recycling, alternative fuels, molecular semiconductors

McGuirk trains students in synthetic organic/inorganic chemistry and material characterization, emphasizing egalitarian scientific rigor. Prospective graduate students can contact him directly via email for opportunities in Chemistry, Materials Science, or Advanced Energy Systems programs.