Marcus Cicerone

Professor Marcus T. Cicerone is a faculty member in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Georgia Institute of Technology. His research spans physical chemistry, materials science, and biomedical engineering, with a focus on ultrafast spectroscopy and molecular dynamics.

• Education: Ph.D. in Chemistry (University of Wisconsin, 1994), B.S. in Chemistry (Brigham Young University, 1989)

Research interests include:

• Development of broadband coherent anti-Stokes Raman scattering (BCARS) microscopy for label-free biochemical imaging
• Molecular dynamics of liquids and glasses
• Stabilization of dried protein pharmaceuticals
• Applications in cancer biology, viral infection, and vaccine development

His recent publications highlight innovations in optical instrumentation, molecular transport modeling, and planetary analogue biosignature detection.

Scientific Awards:

• Arthur S. Flemming Award (2017)
• Fellow of the American Physical Society (2016)
• Washington Academy of Sciences Award (2015)
• Department of Commerce Bronze Awards (2012, 2008)

Professor Cicerone's work combines fundamental physics with practical applications in biopharmaceuticals and advanced materials.