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Eric Scharrer is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Puget Sound. His research focuses on organic chemistry, liquid crystals, and materials chemistry, particularly the synthesis and analysis of novel organic liquid crystals with applications in display technologies.
- Education
- BS in Chemistry, Bates College (1988)
- PhD in Organic Chemistry, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill (1993)
Scharrer's expertise spans liquid crystalline behavior, organic synthesis, and structural characterization via NMR, IR spectroscopy, and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). His work explores how molecular modifications, such as alkyl chain length and substituent groups, affect phase transitions and optical properties.
Recent publications highlight interdisciplinary trends in materials science and physical chemistry, emphasizing biaxial ordering, cybotactic nematic phases, and X-ray diffraction studies. These papers reflect his focus on molecular symmetry and industrial applications.
Eric collaborates with researchers like E.T. Samulski and O. Francescangeli, supported by the National Science Foundation. He actively mentors undergraduate students in lab-based projects, publishing with advisees in journals such as Liquid Crystals and Chemistry of Materials.
His lab employs advanced tools including a polarizing microscope and DSC to analyze mesophases and thermal properties, contributing to fundamental and applied research in liquid crystal design.
