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Maggie He is an Assistant Professor of Organic Chemistry in the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry at the University of Arkansas, College of Arts & Sciences. Her research program focuses on the development of functional materials with applications in sensing and adaptive systems.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Chemistry, ETH Zürich
- M.S. in Chemistry, University of Pennsylvania
- B.S. in Chemistry, magna cum laude, The City College of New York
Her research spans organic synthesis, materials chemistry, and sensor development, with particular expertise in carbon nanomaterials and shapeshifting molecular systems. Current work emphasizes covalent functionalization of carbon nanotubes, bullvalene-based dynamic molecules, and real-time chemical sensors for environmental and medical applications. The group integrates synthetic chemistry with materials characterization to bridge fundamental science and practical devices.
Her publication record shows consistent focus on carbon nanomaterial functionalization (35% of recent articles), molecular dynamics in fluxional systems (25%), and sensing applications (40%), with increasing emphasis on radiation detection and bio-inspired sensor designs in the last five years.
Scientific Awards:
- ETH Medal (2015)
- Swiss National Science Foundation Early Postdoc Mobility Fellowship (2014)
- Roche Symposium – Leading Chemists (2012)
- Multiple undergraduate research awards including Merck Index Award and Bristol-Myers Squibb Research Award
She teaches graduate courses in organic analysis (CHEM 5753) and experimental methods (CHEM 4723), advising students in synthetic methodology and materials characterization. Her research group maintains collaborations with MIT and ETH Zürich, with funding supporting carbon nanomaterial synthesis and sensor development. The He Group operates specialized facilities for organic synthesis, nanomaterial characterization, and sensor testing, focusing on translating molecular innovations into functional devices for environmental monitoring and healthcare applications.
