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Jier Huang is a Professor of Chemistry at Boston College, affiliated with the Schiller Institute for Integrated Science and Society. His research focuses on designing hybrid porous and semiconducting materials to correlate structure with photophysical/photochemical properties for sustainable energy applications.
- Ph.D., Physical Chemistry, Emory University (2010)
- M.S., Analytical Chemistry, Lanzhou University (2004)
- B.S., Chemistry, Lanzhou University (2001)
Research interests span materials science, sustainable energy, catalysis, and photochemistry, with emphasis on metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), covalent organic frameworks (COFs), single atom catalysts, and quantum dot gels for solar fuel conversion and CO2 reduction. His group explores structural isomerization effects, charge separation, and hole transport pathways to optimize photocatalytic efficiency.
The Huang group has recently published in high-impact journals such as JACS and Angewandte Chemie, focusing on 2D MOFs, COFs, and π-d conjugated coordination polymers. Key trends include leveraging structural engineering for enhanced photophysical behavior and sustainable energy applications.
Current and former advisees include graduate students like James Wilkes and Shahrzad Radpour, undergraduate researchers such as Anna O'Brian, and alumni working in academia and industry (e.g., Dr. Daniel Streater at Aspen Aerogels). Collaborations with institutions like Wayne State University, Argonne National Laboratory, and Yale University have led to Department of Energy-funded projects.
The group operates within the Schiller Institute, contributing to interdisciplinary research on climate change solutions and energy conversion technologies, while mentoring students across academic levels.
