Masaru Kuno

Masaru Kuno is a Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Notre Dame, concurrently serving as a Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy within the College of Science. His research focuses on nanoscale materials, semiconductor quantum dots, and their applications in renewable energy. He holds a Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry from MIT (1998) and a B.A. in Chemistry from Washington University in St. Louis (1993).

Research Interests: Single molecule microscopy, fluorescence intermittency, colloidal semiconductor synthesis, and photothermal imaging techniques. His work emphasizes low-dimensional materials for energy solutions and optical refrigeration.

Recent Publications (2024–2025): Highlighting advancements in condensed-phase optical refrigeration, anion segregation dynamics in perovskites, and novel imaging technologies. Key contributions include laser cooling of nanocrystals and superresolution infrared imaging.

Group Activities: The Kuno Group develops materials and optical tools for probing nanoscale phenomena, with a focus on semiconductor nanocrystals and perovskite systems. Collaborations span chemistry, physics, and engineering disciplines.