Jahan M. Dawlaty

Jahan M. Dawlaty is a Professor of Chemistry at the University of Southern California (USC), affiliated with the Department of Chemistry within the USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on spectroscopic studies of catalysis, electrochemistry, and materials science, particularly addressing challenges in energy conversion and storage. He holds a Ph.D. from Cornell University (2008) and a B.A. from Concordia College, Moorhead, MN (2001).

Education:

• Ph.D. in Chemistry, Cornell University, 2008
• B.A. in Chemistry, Concordia College, 2001

Research Interests: The Dawlaty Group investigates chemical dynamics at interfaces, including photocatalytic and electrocatalytic reactions relevant to sustainable energy technologies. Key areas include photoelectrochemical light harvesting (artificial photosynthesis), interfacial redox reactions, and excited-state chemistry. Their work addresses challenges in measuring and modeling properties like dielectric constants and local electric fields at interfaces, aiming to advance materials for energy applications.

Labs & Teams: The group operates under the DAWLATY GROUP, which combines experimental and theoretical approaches to study interfacial and excited-state phenomena. Their research integrates spectroscopic tools to explore reactions critical for solar energy harvesting and storage.