Janet Wilking

Janet Wilking is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL). She received her B.A. from UMSL and her Ph.D. from Washington University in St. Louis. Her postdoctoral work included stints at Harvard University and Mallinckrodt Medical, Inc. before joining UMSL in 1993.

Her research focuses on synthetic organometallic chemistry, luminescent compounds, and spectroscopic techniques. Specific interests include the design of luminescent probes for surfactants, synthesis of silafluorenes and germafluorenes, and the application of inert atmosphere techniques.

Her publications highlight advancements in luminescent materials and their applications, with notable work on metallafluorenes and germafluorenes. Despite a prolific research output (45 listed works), no scientific awards are explicitly mentioned. Collaborations include high-profile institutions like Harvard, and her work intersects with material science and environmental chemistry.

No advising details or grants are provided in the text. Her departmental affiliation and educational background strongly align with her research priorities in advanced chemical synthesis and analysis.