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Marissa Weichman is an Assistant Professor of Chemistry at Princeton University, affiliated with the Princeton Department of Chemistry and the HMEI (likely a research institute). Her research focuses on molecular spectroscopy, light-matter interactions, aerosol microphysics, and atmospheric chemistry. The Weichman Lab employs experimental physical chemistry methods, including advanced spectroscopic techniques like slow photoelectron velocity-map imaging and cavity-enhanced spectroscopy, to study molecular processes and develop light-driven control mechanisms.
Her work bridges fundamental chemical physics with applications in environmental science, particularly through studies of aerosol nucleation and atmospheric chemistry. Current projects include investigating gas-phase molecular polaritons, ultrafast reaction dynamics, and the interplay between vibrational strong coupling and chemical reactivity. The lab actively seeks motivated researchers at all levels (postdoc, graduate, undergraduate) with backgrounds in spectroscopy, AMO physics, or related fields.
Key research themes include:
- Development of novel platforms for optical control of chemical reactions
- Quantum effects in light-molecule interactions (e.g., polariton formation)
- Environmental aerosol processes at the molecular scale
Her publications span experimental and theoretical studies, with recent emphases on polariton chemistry, reaction dynamics under strong coupling, and cryogenically cooled anion spectroscopy. Research outputs demonstrate cross-disciplinary approaches combining spectroscopic innovation with computational modeling.
