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Edward G. Gillan is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Iowa, affiliated with the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on thermochemically driven syntheses of inorganic materials for energy and catalytic applications.
- Postdoctoral Research: Harvard University, Rice University
- PhD: University of California, Los Angeles (Inorganic Materials Chemistry)
- BS: University of California, Berkeley
Gillan's research program addresses:
- Development of novel synthetic methodologies for inorganic materials with kinetically stabilized structures and tunable properties
- Design of energetic decomposition reactions to produce materials with metastable chemical compositions and nanostructures
- Applications in structural materials, magnetic systems, and electrocatalysts for energy conversion (UV/visible light photocatalysis, fuel cell electrochemistry, H2 storage, water splitting)
Recent publications highlight work on:
- Transition metal borides/phosphides for water splitting electrocatalysis
- Carbon nitride photocatalysts with nanoscale features
- Mechanochemical synthesis of zeolites
- Doping strategies for titanias and oxide materials
- Botanical templating for macrostructured ZnO
Scientific Awards:
- Research Laboratory Excellence in Safety Award (2025, UI Laboratory Safety Committee)
Gillan's group has received NSF-REU program recognition, with alumni advancing to prestigious postdoctoral positions and graduate programs. His work bridges fundamental inorganic chemistry with applied energy and environmental technologies.
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