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Ana L. Moore is a Regents Professor in the School of Molecular Sciences and a Distinguished Global Futures Scientist at Arizona State University, where she has conducted pioneering research in artificial photosynthesis since joining the faculty in 1976. Her work focuses on designing bio-inspired molecular systems that mimic natural photosynthesis to develop efficient solar-to-fuel conversion technologies.
Dr. Moore received her Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from Texas Tech University in 1972, following an M.Sc. from Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (1966) and a Bachelor's of Pharmacy from Universidad Nacional de La Plata, Argentina (1964). After postdoctoral work at the University of Washington with Professor Neil Andersen, she established her research program at ASU, where she has collaborated extensively with colleagues Devens Gust and Thomas Moore.
Her research centers on proton coupled electron transfer (PCET) processes, which are fundamental to energy conversion in living cells and photosynthesis. By designing artificial photosynthetic constructs with covalently linked synthetic chromophores, electron donors/acceptors, and proton management systems, her work aims to create solar energy conversion systems optimized for human needs rather than biological survival requirements. Recent publications reveal a strong focus on benzimidazole phenol (BIP) systems as platforms for studying multi-proton transfer processes, with the goal of achieving redox-driven translocation of protons over long distances—critical for developing efficient water/oxygen redox catalysts for electrolysis and fuel cells.
Dr. Moore's research has been supported by numerous grants from the National Science Foundation, Department of Energy, and other funding agencies, including projects on 'Supramolecular Structures for Photochemical Energy Conversion' and 'Bio-Inspired Solar Fuel Production.' Her work bridges fundamental chemical research with practical applications for sustainable energy solutions, positioning her as a leader in the field of artificial photosynthesis.
