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Lars Gundlach is a Professor and Associate Chair of Graduate Studies and Research in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Delaware. He holds a Diploma in Physics from the Free University of Bremen (2000), a Ph.D. from the Free University of Berlin (2005), and completed postdoctoral research at Rutgers University (2006–2011). His research focuses on ultrafast energy and charge transport dynamics in nanoscale systems, particularly using time-resolved spectroscopic and microscopic techniques to study electron transfer reactions at interfaces, semiconductor nanomaterials, and nanohybrid systems.
Key areas of study include heterogeneous electron transfer (HET) mechanisms in molecular electronics and solar-cell applications, charge carrier dynamics in nanowires and nanotrees (e.g., ZnO/CdSSe), and the development of femtosecond Kerr-gated microscopy for single-particle analysis. His work bridges fundamental physics and applied nanotechnology, addressing challenges in renewable energy, electronics, and materials science.
Recent publications emphasize terahertz spectroscopy, spintronic materials, and advanced characterization techniques such as ultrafast transient absorption and pump-degenerate four-wave mixing. His research has contributed to understanding vibrational-electronic couplings, interfacial electron transfer dynamics, and the design of high-performance semiconductor-based devices.
Dr. Gundlach’s lab focuses on developing novel tools to probe ultrafast phenomena at the nanoscale, with applications in energy conversion and photonics. His interdisciplinary approach integrates experimental physics, materials chemistry, and computational modeling.
