David Shultz

David Shultz is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at NC State University, holding the 2017 Distinguished Graduate Professor title from the Alumni Association. His research focuses on magneto-structural correlations in paramagnetic molecules, particularly their applications in spintronics and quantum information science. He earned a B.A. from Shippensburg University (1984) and a Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Austin (1989).

Research interests include designing molecules for spin-based electronics, understanding electron transfer mechanisms, and manipulating spin qubits. The Shultz Group explores relationships between molecular structure and magnetic properties, with emphasis on biradical systems, valence tautomers, and light-induced spin polarization. Notable achievements include pioneering work on photoinduced electron spin polarization and ferromagnetic exchange coupling in molecular materials.

• Awards: Alumni Association 2017 Distinguished Graduate Professor.
• Labs/Teams: The Shultz Group operates in Partners Building III, focusing on synthetic and theoretical investigations of molecular spin systems.
• Grants/Funding: Supported by projects like DE-SC0020199 (Optical Generation and Manipulation of Spin Qubits).

Publications span topics such as molecular spintronics, quantum interference effects, and photoexcitation dynamics, with contributions to JACS, Inorganic Chemistry, and Chemical Science.