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Graham Griffin serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry within DePaul University's College of Science and Health. His research integrates spectroscopic and computational methodologies to investigate electronic dynamics in organic materials, with primary focus on charge/energy transport mechanisms for photovoltaic applications.
Research centers on organic photovoltaics where his group develops single-component solar cell materials by engineering polymers containing integrated donor-acceptor moieties. Key projects include: (1) Creating conjugated organic systems with controlled chromophore networks; (2) Investigating molecular characteristics affecting electronic relaxation in small molecules; (3) Applying quantum mechanical models to explain ultrafast energy transport phenomena. The group employs in situ spectroscopy and computational simulations to bridge molecular behavior with device performance.
Research trends demonstrate increasing focus on quantum effects in energy transport (2021 publications) while maintaining foundational work on molecular structure-property relationships. Recent publications span physical chemistry (J. Phys. Chem. A), materials science (J. Phys. Chem. C), and biomimetic materials (Materials Chemistry Today).
Professional service includes:
- Director of Communications, Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry
- Chair, InCoRe Assessment Committee
- Member, University Student Access Committee (USAC)
- Member, CSH Research Committee
- Member, CSH Showcase Committee
Professional affiliations:
- American Chemical Society (ACS)
- National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers (NOBCChE)
Teaching responsibilities encompass General Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Experimental Physical Chemistry, and graduate-level Quantum Mechanics/Statistical Mechanics courses. Laboratory facilities include McGowan South 317 with specialized equipment for molecular spectroscopy and computational modeling.
