Justin D. Earley

Justin D. Earley is an Assistant Professor in the School of Molecular Sciences at Arizona State University, joining in August 2024. His research develops novel instrumentation for quantum molecular systems, focusing on molecular qubits and quantum sensing through magnetic spectroscopies.

Education:

• Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Colorado Boulder, College of Engineering (2024)
• PhD, University of Colorado Boulder, Department of Chemistry (2023)
• BS, University of Wisconsin - Madison, Department of Chemistry (2017)

Earley's research integrates instrumentation design, molecular system investigation, and structure-function relationships to advance quantum technologies for real-world applications. Key areas include spin chemistry, quantum sensing, and electron spin dynamics in molecular systems, with emphasis on rational design of molecular qubits for scalable quantum technologies under practical conditions.

His recent publications explore charge separation in semiconductors, polaron transport, photoredox catalysis, and ultrafast dynamics, spanning materials science, nanotechnology, and physical chemistry with strong connections to energy applications and quantum sensing.

The Earley Lab fosters a collaborative, inclusive environment with postdoctoral scholars and undergraduate researchers working on projects such as RF antenna design for magnetic resonance, optical cavity development for chiral detection, and biohybrid quantum sensors, emphasizing interdisciplinary training across chemistry, physics, and engineering.