Taylor Teitsworth

Taylor Teitsworth is an Assistant Professor of Chemistry at Vassar College since 2024. She specializes in the design and characterization of functional materials and interfaces using electrochemistry and advanced surface/nano analytical techniques.

• Education:
  • B.S. in Chemistry from Pennsylvania State University
  • Ph.D. in Chemistry from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Her research focuses on modifying and measuring electrode surfaces through electrochemical methods, combined with atomic force microscopy, spectroscopic techniques, and contact angle analysis. Current interests span electrochemistry, surface chemistry, and analytical methods.

Recent publications highlight her work on nanoscale reactors for solar-powered hydrogen production and silicon hybrid photoelectrodes, demonstrating expertise in materials engineering for renewable energy applications. Techniques include ATR-IR spectroelectrochemistry and photoelectrochemical behavior analysis.

Key collaborations include institutions like UNC’s CHASE center and interdisciplinary teams in chemical synthesis and energy science.