Amanda L. Thorsen

Amanda L. Thorsen is a Lecturer in the Department of Biology, Chemistry and Environmental Science at Christopher Newport University (CNU). Her academic background includes a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Washington and a B.S. in Chemistry from Pennsylvania State University.

Research Focus: Dr. Thorsen's work centers on semiconductor nanocrystals, with particular emphasis on electronic doping, photoluminescence mechanisms, and surface passivation techniques. Her studies explore quantum confinement effects, charge transfer dynamics, and the optical properties of nanomaterials.

• Key Trends:
  • Electrochemical control of Mn²+ photoluminescence
  • Size-dependent Auger recombination in CdSe nanocrystals
  • Redox brightening using molecular reductants
  • Trap state engineering in ZnSe quantum dots

Publications: Her research has been published in journals covering nanomaterials, photochemistry, and optoelectronic properties of doped semiconductors.