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Professor Gary Brudvig is the Benjamin Silliman Professor of Chemistry at Yale University, affiliated with the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. He holds secondary appointments in Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry and directs the Energy Sciences Institute on Yale’s West Campus. His research focuses on understanding the molecular mechanisms of photosynthesis, particularly the water-splitting process in Photosystem II, and developing bio-inspired systems for solar fuel production. Brudvig’s work integrates biophysical studies, inorganic chemistry, and nanotechnology to advance energy science and sustainable catalytic systems.
Education: Ph.D., California Institute of Technology (1982), B.S., University of Minnesota. Notable roles include Chair of the Chemistry Department and leadership in interdisciplinary energy research. Awards include the Searle Scholar Award (1983–1986), Camille & Henry Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award (1985–1990), and election to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences (1995).
Research interests span Photosystem II structure-function relationships, manganese cluster catalysis, and artificial photosynthesis. Collaborations with Professors Batista, Crabtree, and Schmuttenmaer aim to create efficient solar fuel systems. His studies employ cryo-EM, X-ray crystallography, and computational modeling to elucidate catalytic mechanisms.
Publications highlight structural insights into Photosystem II, design of water-oxidation catalysts, and electrochemical systems for ammonia/water oxidation. His work bridges fundamental biology, inorganic chemistry, and nanotechnology, advancing both basic science and applied energy solutions.
