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Bradley Chmelka is a Professor of Chemical Engineering at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB), and Co-Director of the Institute for Collaborative Biotechnologies. His research focuses on correlating macroscopic material properties with molecular structures, with particular emphasis on heterogeneous macromolecular solids, mesoporous materials, and functional biomaterials. He holds a PhD and BS in Chemical Engineering from UC Berkeley and Arizona State University, respectively, with postdoctoral training at UC Berkeley and the Max-Planck Institute for Polymer Research (Germany).
His research interests include catalysis, nanocrystals, biominerals, and NMR spectroscopy. He has pioneered studies on zeolite catalysts, silica-polyelectrolyte composites, and biohybrid materials incorporating membrane proteins like proteorhodopsin. His work bridges organic-inorganic hybrid systems and energy-related applications, such as photocatalytic hydrogen production and electrochemical energy storage.
Notable achievements include the Alfred P. Sloan and David and Lucile Packard Foundation Awards, and election to the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. His lab develops advanced NMR methodologies to probe atomic-scale structures and dynamics in solids, aiding in the design of functional materials for catalysis, separations, and optoelectronics.
Chmelka collaborates across disciplines, integrating chemical synthesis, materials characterization, and biological systems. His group’s work on diatom-inspired biomaterials and mesostructured silica films highlights his commitment to translating fundamental discoveries into applied technologies.
