Amanda Morris

Amanda Morris is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Virginia Tech, serving as Chair of the Department and a Faculty Fellow in the Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation. Her research focuses on molecular materials for energy applications, including artificial photosynthesis, catalysis, and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). She holds a B.S. from Pennsylvania State University (2005), a Ph.D. from Johns Hopkins University (2009), and completed postdoctoral research at Princeton University (2009–2011).

Her research interests span light-harvesting materials, CO₂ reduction, and MOF-based systems for energy storage and environmental remediation. Key projects include investigating MOF conductivity, energy transfer mechanisms, and applications in drug delivery and chemical warfare agent degradation.

Dr. Morris has received numerous awards, including the NSF CAREER Award (2016), Sloan Research Fellowship (2016), and Jimmy W. Viers Teaching Award (2022). Her work is funded by agencies like NSF, DOE, and DOD, with grants supporting projects in MOF synthesis, photocatalysis, and nanomaterials.

Her lab emphasizes interdisciplinary research in materials chemistry, combining synthesis, spectroscopy, and catalytic studies. Current initiatives include MOF-based drug delivery systems and sustainable energy solutions.