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Emily A Smith is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Iowa State University, leading the active Smith Research Group focused on analytical and bioanalytical chemistry. Her team develops advanced imaging instrumentation and methods to study cell membranes, biomass, separation systems, and polymer films through fluorescence and Raman scattering techniques.
Her research spans Analytical Chemistry, Bioanalytical Chemistry, Nanomaterials, Cell Membrane Biophysics, Biomass Imaging, and Instrument Development. Core projects include biophysical measurements of RAGE/TLR4 receptor diffusion in inflammatory responses, nanoscale characterization of ionic liquids/deep eutectic solvents for separation processes, and in situ imaging of biomass nanostructure to enable low-energy conversion techniques for renewable resources. All work emphasizes collaborative approaches across campus.
Prof. Smith advises six graduate students (Sharif, Pegah, Sajad, Jemima, Krishangee, Walid) with weekly group meetings in Gilman Hall. Her research is funded by the National Science Foundation for cell membrane dynamics and the Department of Energy through Ames Laboratory for biomass/energy materials projects.
The Smith Group operates within Iowa State's Chemistry Department, applying their instrumentation expertise to develop solutions for biofuels, advanced separations, and energy storage systems through fundamental nanoscale investigations.
