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Thomas BrunoldView profile

Professor

• Inorganic Chemistry
• Biochemistry
• Computational Chemistry
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Thomas Brunold is a Professor of Chemistry at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, focusing on the geometric and electronic properties of metal centers in proteins and cofactors . His work integrates spectroscopic techniques (electronic absorption, circular dichroism, magnetic circular dichroism, resonance Raman, electron paramagnetic resonance) with density functional theory (DFT) and quantum mechanics/molecular mechanics (QM/MM) calculations to validate bonding descriptions and explore catalytic intermediates. Bio-organometallic cofactors (adenosylcobalamin, methylcobalamin, NiF430) Metal-dependent superoxide dismutases (Ni-, Fe-, Mn-SODs) Polynuclear NiFeS enzymes (ACS, CODH) His research spans vitamin B12 chemistry , metalloenzyme specificity , and redox-active clusters , with a focus on resolving substrate-bound intermediates and mechanistic debates in catalytic cycles. Recent publications emphasize ligand dynamics , second-sphere residue effects , and metal-cofactor interactions . Scientific awards include the Taylor Teaching Award (2024) , Kellett Mid-Career Award (2020) , and NSF-CAREER Award (2003) . He mentors students in the Brunold Lab, including Ryan Hall , Laura Elmendorf , and Maddy Rodemeier (co-advised with Andrew Buller), with multiple Outstanding TA Awards to lab members.

Piotr SkurskiView profile

Professor

• Quantum Chemistry
• Molecular Anions
• Superhalogens
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Piotr Skurski serves as Professor and Head of the Department of Theoretical Chemistry at the Faculty of Chemistry, University of Gdańsk, while maintaining a concurrent Professor of Chemistry position at the Henry Eyring Center for Theoretical Chemistry, University of Utah since 2006. His leadership spans multiple research units including the Laboratory of Quantum Chemistry at UG since 2014. His educational background includes: MSc in Chemistry (1993) from University of Gdańsk under Prof. Wiesław Wiczek PhD in Chemical Sciences (1997) supervised by Prof. Maciej Gutowski (PNNL, USA) Habilitation (2001) leading to Professor title (2005) by Presidential decree Skurski's research pioneers quantum chemical investigations of molecular anions, superhalogens, and reaction mechanisms. His work spans from fundamental electron binding phenomena to applied materials design, particularly focusing on superhalogen anions with electron affinities exceeding 15 eV, DNA repair processes, and polymerization mechanisms. His molecular design innovations include synthons, peptide crosslinks, and superacids. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals a dominant focus on superhalogen chemistry (7 articles), with significant contributions to molecular synthons (4 articles) and environmental applications like PFAS degradation (2 articles). His methodology consistently combines high-level quantum mechanical calculations with machine learning approaches for materials prediction. His accolades include: Karol Taylor Scientific Award (2021) Prime Minister's Award for habilitation work (2002) 15+ Rector's Awards from University of Gdańsk (1995-2023) Foundation for Polish Science Scholarship (1997) Skurski has supervised 10 doctoral students while securing major EU grants including MULTIPOL (FP6), PARYLENS (FP7), ENERLIQ (Polish-Swiss Program), and MAGENTA (Horizon 2020). His 198 publications with 5,371 citations (h-index 42) demonstrate substantial research impact. He leads the Laboratory of Quantum Chemistry at UG and maintains active collaborations with University of Utah's Henry Eyring Center.

• Quantum Chemistry
• Superhalogen Anions
• Superacids
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Prof. Iwona Anusiewicz is a distinguished faculty member at the University of Gdańsk , affiliated with the Faculty of Chemistry and the Department of Theoretical Chemistry . Her research focuses on advanced quantum chemistry, superhalogen anions, superacids, and electron attachment mechanisms. Current Position: Professor, Department of Theoretical Chemistry, University of Gdańsk Research Themes: Quantum chemical modeling, superhalogen/superalkali systems, CO2 activation, and biomolecule-nanomaterial interactions Contact: iwona.anusiewicz@ug.edu.pl Her recent publications explore ambiphilic inorganic compounds, dative bonding in alkaline earth metal systems, and hybrid molecular simulation frameworks for biomolecule adsorption. Key subfields include anion stability , electron transfer , and acid-base catalysis . While no formal awards or student advisement details are listed, her work contributes significantly to theoretical and computational chemistry. For consultation hours: Fridays 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM (room B327).

Daniel SykesView profile

Professor

• Inorganic Chemistry
• Photophysics
• Cell Imaging
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Daniel Sykes is the Course Leader for Chemistry BSc (Hons) and Head of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences at London Metropolitan University . He earned his MChem (Hons) with year in industry from the University of Manchester and a PhD under Professor Stephen Faulkner. Research: Photophysical measurements of metal complexes, cell imaging, luminescence for diagnostics Teaching: Inorganic chemistry, practical skills, project supervision Awards: Fellow of Advance HE (FHEA) His recent work focuses on d-f energy transfer mechanisms , cell imaging probes , and supramolecular architectures . He supervises BSc, MSc, and PhD students and has secured grants from the Royal Society of Chemistry. His publications span photophysics, coordination chemistry, and bioimaging applications. Scientific Awards Fellow of Advance HE (FHEA) RSC UG research student bursary RSC Research Fund

• Coordination Chemistry
• Inorganic Chemistry
• Luminescent Materials
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Vladimir M. Amirkhanov is a Professor at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv since 2004, with continuous academic service since 1981 progressing from Engineer to Professor through roles including Assistant Professor (1987-1993), Associate Professor (1993-1998, 2000-2003), and Postdoctoral Studies (1998-2000). His academic credentials include: 1987: Chemist (MSc equivalent) from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv 1990-1994: Post-graduate studies in Macromolecular Chemistry 1996: Candidate of Science (PhD) in Inorganic Chemistry 2002: Doctor of Science (DSc) in Inorganic Chemistry Amirkhanov's research centers on carbacylamidophosphates (CAPh) and sulfonylamidophosphates (SAPh) ligand systems, with emphasis on synthesizing luminescent lanthanide complexes for MOLED devices, heterobinuclear 3d-4f compounds, and exploring magnetic/catalytic properties. His work bridges molecular electronics, bioinorganic chemistry, and advanced materials science through innovative coordination chemistry approaches. Analysis of his 2013-2016 publications reveals dominant focus on structural characterization of lanthanide-CAPh/SAPh complexes using X-ray crystallography and spectroscopy, with applications in optical materials and catalysis. Key trends include energy transfer mechanisms in phosphors, magnetic behavior in polynuclear clusters, and solvent extraction properties for nuclear applications. He maintains extensive international collaborations, particularly with Polish research groups, as evidenced by co-authorship patterns. His laboratory at Taras Shevchenko National University focuses on ligand design and functional coordination compounds, contributing to both fundamental science and materials development through sustained publication output.

Rex HandfordView profile

Assistant Professor

• Molecular Inorganic Chemistry
• Polymetallic Catalysis
• Metal-Metal Bonding
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Rex Handford is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of California, Irvine. His research focuses on designing molecular inorganic architectures to study metal-metal and metal-element bonds in catalytic systems, leveraging synthesis, spectroscopy, and theory. Key areas include polymetallic reactivity, polar heterobimetallic systems, and transition-metal main group cooperativity. Handford completed his B.Sc. at the University of British Columbia under Prof. Peter Legzdins, PhD at UC Berkeley with Prof. T. Don Tilley, and a postdoc at Harvard with Prof. Theodore Betley. Research Interests: Catalytic mechanisms of heterogeneous and bioinorganic systems, small-molecule activation, and molecular models for industrial catalysts. Lab Members: Undergraduates April Miramontes and Daniel Heo. Publications: Over 20 peer-reviewed articles in J. Am. Chem. Soc. and Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. , focusing on metal clusters and catalytic systems. His lab emphasizes synthetic innovation and interdisciplinary approaches to uncover new reactivity pathways for fuel production and clean energy.

• Molecular Magnetism
• Molecular Spectroscopy
• Quantum Chemistry
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Prof. Dr. Mihail Atanasov is a Research Group Leader at the Max Planck Institute for Coal Research since 2018. His work focuses on ab initio quantum chemical methods for studying magnetic and spectroscopic properties of transition metal and lanthanide/actinide complexes. Current Research Group: Molecular Magnetism Key Areas: Magnetic Anisotropy, Spin–Phonon Coupling, Ligand Field Theory, Electronic Structure Analysis Contact: Kaiser-Wilhelm-Platz 1, 45470 Mülheim an der Ruhr, Germany His research aims to enhance magnetic anisotropy and decouple spin centers for applications in molecule-based magnetic storage media. Collaborations with synthetic and spectroscopic groups drive predictive modeling of open-shell systems. Recent publications highlight advancements in transition-metal ion modeling , single-ion magnet design , and spin–phonon coupling analysis . The work spans theoretical and experimental approaches to molecular magnetism, with a focus on computational chemistry. Key trends in his publications include Ab initio ligand field theory Magnetic relaxation mechanisms Jahn-Teller and pseudo-Jahn-Teller effects Design of high-anisotropy molecular systems Spin–orbit coupling analysis Multireference correlation methods Research team includes Dr. Shashank Vittal Rao (Postdoc) and collaborations with leading synthetic and spectroscopic labs. Current projects explore molecular engineering for magnetic storage applications.

• Chemical Education
• Inorganic Chemistry
• Radiochemistry
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Eric Eitrheim serves as an Associate Professor within the Chemistry Department at the University of Central Oklahoma, where he has taught undergraduate courses including General Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, and Inorganic Chemistry since joining the faculty in August 2017. His instructional responsibilities encompass both lecture and laboratory components across foundational and specialized chemistry curricula. His academic credentials include a Ph.D. in Chemistry from The University of Iowa (2017) and a B.A. in Chemistry from Luther College (2012), establishing expertise in both theoretical and applied chemical sciences. These qualifications underpin his dual research focus on chemical education and radiochemistry. Dr. Eitrheim's research program investigates undergraduate chemistry learning experiences with particular emphasis on laboratory safety pedagogy and student success factors in general chemistry. Concurrently, his radiochemistry work addresses environmental radioactivity challenges, especially concerning Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials (NORM) associated with unconventional energy extraction and nuclear waste streams. This interdisciplinary approach connects classroom instruction with real-world environmental and nuclear safety issues through publications spanning chemistry education journals and environmental radiochemistry outlets. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals a consistent trajectory toward interdisciplinary collaboration, with increasing focus on practical applications in nuclear waste management, energy sector environmental monitoring, and chemistry curriculum innovation. The work demonstrates strong integration of educational scholarship with technical radiochemistry research, often involving multi-institutional teams addressing complex challenges in nuclear materials analysis and chemical safety. His scholarly contributions have received significant recognition: UCO CETTL 21st Century Pedagogy Institute Lifetime Teacher-Scholar (2021) UCO CETTL 21st Century Pedagogy Institute Distinguished Teacher-Scholar (2019-2021) UCO CETTL 21st Century Pedagogy Institute Teacher-Scholar (2018) VIPEr Fellowship funded by NSF IUSE grant (2018-2020) Dr. Eitrheim's research activities are supported by external funding including the VIPEr Fellowship from the National Science Foundation, which advanced innovations in chemistry education methodology. His collaborative publication record indicates active mentorship of undergraduate researchers and participation in multi-institutional projects, though specific student advising details are not documented in available materials. His radiochemistry work implies access to specialized instrumentation for nuclear materials analysis within UCO's chemistry infrastructure or through partner institutions.

Johannes KargesView profile

Researcher

• Medicinal Inorganic Chemistry
• Metal Complexes
• Photodynamic Therapy
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Dr. Johannes Karges leads the Karges Group at the Ruhr-University Bochum within the Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry . His research focuses on Medicinal Inorganic Chemistry , developing metal complexes for biological/medical applications. Specializes in photodynamic therapy , chemotherapy , and immunotherapy for cancer treatment Key collaborations include RESOLV Cluster of Excellence and international institutions Recent publications highlight innovations in NIR photoactivation , albumin binding , and multimodal therapy using metal-based agents. His work addresses drug resistance and targeted delivery via DNA nanostructures. Scientific Awards include the 2024 Paul Ehrlich Early Career Award and 2023 Life Sciences Bridge Award. The group actively mentors Bachelor/Master students and postdoctoral researchers.

• Combinatorics
• Probability
• Statistical Mechanics
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Dr. Mustazee Rahman is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematical Sciences at Durham University. His research focuses on Combinatorics, Probability, and Statistical Mechanics, with contributions to stochastic processes, random matrix theory, and graph theory. He has published extensively on topics such as particle systems, growth models, and permutation patterns. His work bridges theoretical mathematics and applications in statistical physics. Key research interests include scaling limits in interacting particle systems, spectral properties of graphs, and algorithmic limitations in combinatorial optimization. Recent studies explore universality classes in KPZ models and local statistics in random sorting networks. His research also addresses percolation phenomena and meta-Fibonacci sequence dynamics. Publications span high-impact journals such as the Annals of Probability, Communications on Pure and Applied Mathematics, and Combinatorica. He has contributed to understanding phase transitions in random graphs and the geometry of permutation limits. His work demonstrates interdisciplinary connections between combinatorics, probability, and mathematical physics.

Wyatt MurphyView profile

Professor

• Inorganic Chemistry
• Electronic Spectroscopy
• Electrochemistry
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Wyatt Murphy, Ph.D., is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Seton Hall University. His academic career includes a Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and postdoctoral research at Clemson University. Specializing in inorganic and physical chemistry, his research focuses on electronic spectroscopy, electrochemistry, and photochemical reactions of transition metal complexes. He teaches courses such as Principles of Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, and Physical Methods in Chemistry. Dr. Murphy’s work explores synthetic pathways of metal complexes, particularly ruthenium and rhenium systems, and their applications in DNA interactions, energy transfer mechanisms, and catalytic processes. His research emphasizes understanding nonradiative decay processes, redox potentials tuning, and bimetallic complex behavior. His publications span over three decades, addressing topics from cobalt-DNA binding mechanisms to luminescent tetrametallic clusters. While no specific awards are noted, his extensive contributions to coordination chemistry and photochemistry reflect a renowned academic standing.

• Inorganic chemistry
• Coordination chemistry
• Polynuclear metal clusters
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Tadashi Yamaguchi is Professor at Waseda University’s Faculty of Science and Engineering, teaching and researching in the Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering. He leads a synthetic inorganic/ coordination chemistry group that specialises in polynuclear metal clusters, mixed-valence systems, and conductive coordination polymers. Education & degrees: Doctorate (博士) awarded; specific institutions and years not listed in source. Research interests: His work focuses on constructing multi-metallic assemblies—especially platinum and ruthenium clusters—exhibiting strong metal–metal dative bonding, reversible multi-electron redox cascades, and fast intramolecular electron transfer. Recent efforts target electrically conductive coordination polymers built from redox-active ligands such as dihydroxybenzoquinone for opto-electronic device applications. Publication trends: Across 52 peer-reviewed papers (h-index 22) Yamaguchi repeatedly explores (i) stepwise 10–15 electron redox chemistry of oxo-bridged triruthenium oligomers, (ii) “charge-transfer isomerism” in mixed-valence dimers studied by IR spectro-electrochemistry, and (iii) crystal engineering of Pt(II) → M dative-bonded clusters that display luminescence or one-dimensional chains. Grants & projects: He has served as PI or co-PI on numerous JSPS KAKENHI Grants-in-Aid (2000-2016) covering topics from platinum-to-metal dative bonding to π-conjugated supramolecular clusters and dendrimer-type Ru3 oligomers with internal potential gradients. Teaching & service: In 2025 he instructs undergraduate laboratory courses (Science & Engineering Lab 1A/B, Inorganic/Analytical Chemistry labs), general chemistry (Chemistry C), and graduate lectures/seminars on coordination chemistry and current topics, while supervising BSc, MSc and doctoral theses.

Eva RentschlerView profile

Professor

• Molecular Magnetism
• Inorganic Chemistry
• Bioinorganic Chemistry
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Prof. Dr. Eva Rentschler is a full Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz, Faculty 09 - Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences and Geosciences. She leads an active research group focused on molecular magnetism, inorganic and bioinorganic chemistry, and the synthesis of polynuclear metal clusters. Her teaching includes advanced courses such as Anorganische Chemie II–IV, Bioanorganische Chemie, and Magnetische Werkstoffe. Her research interests lie at the intersection of coordination chemistry and materials science, particularly in designing magnetic molecular systems, studying exchange interactions in transition metal clusters, and exploring supramolecular architectures with tailored magnetic properties. She is involved in the Transregional Collaborative Research Center SFB/TRR 173 "Spin+X – Spin in its collective environment" and the Max Planck Graduate Center, highlighting her leadership in interdisciplinary research. The recent publications reflect a strong focus on polynuclear transition metal complexes (Fe, Mn, Co, Cu, Ni), heterometallic systems, ligand design, magnetic coupling, and structural characterization. These works span synthesis, crystallography, spectroscopy, electrochemistry, and computational modeling, demonstrating a comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach to molecular magnetism and functional materials. Prof. Rentschler actively supervises students, with multiple bachelor's and master’s graduates acknowledged recently. Her group contributes to major collaborative projects, indicating sustained funding and research activity. She also participates in educational initiatives such as the Summer School: MolSpin 2018 and Master Class – MolMag. Laboratories and Teams: She leads the research group "Group of Prof. Dr. Eva Rentschler" at the Institute of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry. Her team collaborates within the SFB/TRR 173 and the Max Planck Graduate Center, working on spin-related phenomena in molecular and nanoscale systems.

• Inorganic Chemistry
• Coordination Chemistry
• Supramolecular Chemistry
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Maria Matilde Fondo Busto is a full-time Professor in the Department of Inorganic Chemistry at the Faculty of Chemistry, University of Santiago de Compostela. She earned her PhD in 1995 with a thesis on the reactivity of metal complexes against SO₂, supervised by Dr. Antonio Sousa Alonso and Dr. Manuel R. Bermejo Patiño. Research Focus: Coordination chemistry of inorganic and bioinorganic systems, supramolecular assembly, and magnetic materials Labs: Suprametal (Supramolecular and Metal Coordination Chemistry), SUPRABIOIN (Bioinorganic and Supramolecular Chemistry) Her recent work explores ligand design for single-molecule magnets (SMMs) and luminescent thermometers, emphasizing dysprosium complexes and unconventional binding modes. She has contributed to synthesizing macrocyclic ligands, studying ring-chain tautomerism, and developing fluorescent probes for metal ions. Collaborations involve structural, magnetic, and computational analyses of lanthanide complexes.

Illia GuralskyiView profile

Researcher

• Chemistry
• Materials Science
• Inorganic Chemistry
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Illia Guralskyi is a Senior Research Associate at the Department of Physical Chemistry, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Ukraine. He holds a PhD in Chemistry (2012) from the same institution and completed post-doctoral research at the University of Toulouse III (2013) and Johannes Gutenberg University of Mainz (2015-2017) under a Marie Curie Individual Fellowship. Research Interests: His work focuses on spin-crossover (SCO) materials , including the design of chiral SCO complexes with switchable circular dichroism for photonic devices, development of microwave switches using spin-state transitions, and exploration of size effects in SCO nanomaterials. He studies spin-state dependent catalytic activity, enantioselective guest recognition, and polymorphism in Fe(II) complexes. Spin-crossover materials Switchable catalysts Nanomaterials Chiral coordination frameworks Microwave radiation interaction Recent Publications span spin-state transitions in heterometallic frameworks, catalytic activity modulation, and chiral nanomaterials. His work integrates experimental techniques like X-ray crystallography with theoretical modeling to analyze structural and electronic properties. Scientific Awards: Horizon 2020 Marie Skłodowska-Curie Individual Fellowship (2015-2017) Technical Expertise includes coordination compound synthesis, nanomaterial fabrication, and advanced characterization methods such as Mossbauer spectroscopy, UV-Vis, and TEM analysis.