Katherine A. Mirica

Katherine A. Mirica is an Associate Professor of Chemistry at Dartmouth College, leading the Mirica Group. Her research focuses on materials chemistry, targeting innovations in healthcare, environmental stewardship, and microelectronics. She designs responsive materials for portable sensors and electronic devices, emphasizing a feedback loop between fundamental science and functional applications.

Education:

• B.S., Boston College
• Ph.D., Harvard University
• Postdoctoral Research, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Research Interests: Materials Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, with emphasis on chemical sensors, portable devices, nanomaterials, adhesives, and self-assembly. Her work bridges material design with practical applications in sensing, energy storage, and catalysis.

Publications: Recent work includes advancements in conductive metal-organic frameworks, photochemical adhesives, and two-dimensional nanomaterials. These studies highlight innovations in sensor technology and material functionality.

Awards: None explicitly listed in the provided text.

Lab and Outreach: The Mirica Group engages in interdisciplinary research, offering educational outreach and training for undergraduates and high school students. The lab emphasizes practical applications of materials science through hands-on projects like fabricating sensors using shrinkable polymer films.

Labs/Teams: The Mirica Group at Dartmouth College.