Amy S. Mullin

Amy S. Mullin is a Professor of Chemistry & Biochemistry at the University of Maryland, College Park. Her research focuses on chemical dynamics of highly excited molecules, collisional energy transfer, and high-resolution transient optical probing. She specializes in studying molecules in extreme rotational states created by optical centrifuges, with applications in understanding energy transfer mechanisms and molecular behavior under extreme conditions. Her work integrates experimental techniques like transient IR spectroscopy with computational trajectory calculations.

Key research interests include molecular collision dynamics, rotational energy transfer in superrotors, and the development of optical methods for state-resolved analysis. Her contributions span chemical physics, molecular spectroscopy, and reaction dynamics, often involving collaborations on cutting-edge experimental setups.

Recent studies highlight her exploration of multicolor lithography for nanopatterning and the dynamics of molecules in extreme environments, published in journals like Journal of Physical Chemistry. Awards and grants supporting her work are not explicitly mentioned, but her extensive publication record reflects sustained academic engagement.

Dr. Mullin’s lab develops novel optical tools to probe molecular behavior, emphasizing both fundamental science and technological applications in nanotechnology and materials science.