Brandi M. Cossairt

Brandi M. Cossairt is the Lloyd E. and Florence M. West Endowed Professor of Chemistry at the University of Washington. She holds tenure as an Associate Professor since 2018 and leads the Cossairt Lab, focused on synthesizing inorganic nanomaterials for applications in quantum technologies, catalysis, and energy systems. Her research integrates synthetic chemistry with advanced characterization techniques, emphasizing nanoscale material design for next-generation technologies.

• Affiliations: Department of Chemistry, University of Washington
• Leadership Roles: Associate Editor at ACS Inorganic Chemistry, Co-founder of Chemistry Women Mentorship Network (ChemWMN)

Education:

• Ph.D. in Chemistry, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (2010)
• B.S. in Chemistry, California Institute of Technology (2006)

Research Focus: Her lab explores nucleation/growth of nanomaterials, surface chemistry, and reactivity for applications in quantum light emission, hybrid systems, and catalysis. Projects include III-V nanostructures, colloidal catalysts, and electrocatalytic interfaces. Tools used: optical spectroscopy, NMR, electron microscopy, and X-ray techniques.

Awards & Honors:

• Sloan Research Fellowship
• David and Lucile Packard Fellowship
• NSF CAREER Award
• Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award
• National Fresenius Award

Collaborations: Active in NSF and DOE centers including the Molecular Engineering Materials Center (MEM·C), IMOD STC, and the Center for Molecular Electrocatalysis (CME). Advocates for diversity through ChemWMN, a national mentorship network for women in chemistry.