Grace Han

Grace Han is an Associate Professor of Chemistry at Brandeis University, leading research in photo-controlled organic materials for energy applications. Her work focuses on developing stimuli-responsive materials for solar energy storage, recyclable catalysis, and nanoscale assembly. She holds a PhD from MIT and a BS from POSTECH, South Korea.

Education:

• PhD in Chemistry, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• BS in Chemistry, POSTECH, South Korea
• Postdoctoral Research at MIT

Research Interests:

• Design of photoswitchable molecules for energy storage and conversion
• Condensed phase photoisomerization dynamics
• Optically triggered thermal energy release systems
• Recyclable catalytic systems using photoswitches

Awards:

• Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award (2023)
• DFG Mercator Fellowship (2023)

Lab & Resources: Her group operates in the Edison-Lecks Science Building, focusing on molecular design and advanced materials characterization. The lab emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to address energy challenges through organic chemistry innovations.