J. Curtis Beimborn II

J. Curtis Beimborn II is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Physics at Western Carolina University (WCU), part of the College of Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on the interactions between ligand molecules and nanomaterials, particularly perovskites for solar energy applications, using Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) to study ligand binding thermodynamics. He aims to improve nanomaterial stability and surface chemistry for industrial viability.

Education:

• PhD in Chemistry, University of Colorado at Boulder
• BS in Chemistry, Western Carolina University

Research interests include nanomaterials, solar energy, and surface chemistry. His work explores how ligand interactions influence material properties, with a focus on perovskites' pressure responses and stability challenges. Recent publications investigate quantum dots, rubrene crystals, and cesium lead halide perovskites under high-pressure conditions.

Scientific Awards: None explicitly listed.

Advising & Grants: No specific students or grants mentioned. His lab focuses on experimental methods like NMR and high-pressure spectroscopy.

Labs/Teams: His research group studies nanomaterials and surface chemistry, emphasizing practical applications in renewable energy.