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Kathryn Newton is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Northern Michigan University. A graduate of Cornell University (B.A., 2012) and the University of California, Davis (Ph.D., 2019), she specializes in microwave-assisted synthesis of metal oxide nanomaterials for optoelectronic and photocatalytic applications.
- Education: Ph.D. (UC Davis, 2019), B.A. (Cornell, 2012)
Her research focuses on semiconductor nanomaterials, particularly germanium-based systems and tungsten oxides. Using microwave heating techniques, her group investigates how synthesis parameters influence material structure and performance in energy conversion and sensing applications.
Recent publications highlight her work on Ge1-xSnx nanocrystal surface characterization, ligand exchange mechanisms, and WO3 photocatalytic efficiency. She teaches courses in inorganic chemistry, general chemistry, and quantitative analysis, emphasizing skill development and conceptual understanding.
Kathryn’s laboratory applies localized heating methods to optimize nanomaterial properties, exploring relationships between size, composition, and functional performance. She aims to expand teaching to include CH 111 General Chemistry 1 in future semesters.
