Curtis Zaleski

Dr. Curtis Zaleski is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Shippensburg University, specializing in inorganic chemistry with a focus on coordination and magnetochemistry. His research group investigates metallacrowns—molecules with potential applications in single-molecule magnets (SMMs)—and collaborates with institutions like the University of Michigan and University of Parma.

His work emphasizes synthesizing metallacrowns using readily available ligands to study magnetic properties, aiming to enhance SMM performance through increased spin states or anisotropy. Collaborations include Dr. Vincent Pecoraro and Dr. Matteo Tegoni, advancing metallacrown chemistry and magnetocoolant capabilities.

Recent publications (2021–2023) highlight structural examinations of metallacrowns with main-group elements, heterotrimetallic complexes, and luminescent properties. His research spans structural chemistry, magnetic relaxation, and optoelectronic materials.

Dr. Zaleski has advised numerous undergraduate researchers, fostering hands-on experience in synthetic inorganic chemistry and crystallography. His group's work is published in journals like Inorg. Chem., Acta Cryst., and J. Chem. Crystallogr..