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Gregory D. Scholes is the William S. Tod Professor of Chemistry at Princeton University, leading the Scholes Group in the Department of Chemistry. His research focuses on understanding light-matter interactions, quantum coherence in chemical and biological systems, and solar energy conversion mechanisms. He directs the BioLEC DOE Energy Frontier Research Center, exploring bio-inspired solar energy solutions. Scholes has held leadership roles including Chair of Princeton Chemistry (2020-2023) and is Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters. His honors include Fellowships from the Royal Society and Royal Society of Chemistry, as well as the 2011 Raymond and Beverly Sackler Prize in Physical Sciences.
Research Interests: Scholes’ work integrates ultrafast laser spectroscopy with quantum chemical modeling to study energy transfer in photosynthetic systems, quantum effects in chemical reactions, and cavity quantum electrodynamics. His group develops multidimensional electronic spectroscopy techniques to probe femtosecond molecular dynamics and coherence phenomena. Key areas include quantum information science applications, photobiomodulation, and excitonic materials design.
Scientific Contributions: Over 200+ peer-reviewed publications highlight his breakthroughs in observing quantum coherence in algae (Nature 2010), elucidating light harvesting in cryptophyte algae (JPC 2023), and advancing polariton chemistry concepts (Proc. R. Soc. A 2020). Current initiatives include exploring entropic resources in light-matter coupling and engineering photoenzymes for sustainable catalysis.
