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David J. Masiello is a Professor of Theoretical Chemistry at the University of Washington (UW), holding adjunct roles in Applied Mathematics and Materials Science and Engineering. He leads the Masiello Research Group, focused on nanoscale light-matter interactions, plasmonics, and quantum optics. His work bridges theory and experiment, emphasizing advanced electron beam and optical spectromicroscopies.
Education: Ph.D. in Chemical Physics (2004) and B.S. in Mathematics (1999), both from the University of Florida. Postdoctoral training included positions with William P. Reinhardt (UW, 2004–2006) and George C. Schatz (Northwestern University, 2006–2009).
Research interests include theoretical modeling of quantum materials, nanophotonics, and spectroscopic techniques. He emphasizes translating complex phenomena into simple yet rigorous theoretical frameworks.
Awards: NSF CAREER Award (2013) and PECASE (2016, awarded by President Obama). Current roles include the Bernard and Claudine Nist Endowed Scholar in Chemistry.
His group collaborates across disciplines (chemistry, physics, engineering) to advance understanding of optical, magnetic, and thermal material properties at high spatial/momentum resolution. Open to mentoring graduate students.
