Matt Law

Matt Law is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of California, Irvine (UCI), with a joint appointment in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering. His research focuses on nanomaterials for solar energy conversion and storage, integrating synthesis, opto-electronic characterization, and device optimization.

• Ph.D. in Chemistry, University of California, Berkeley (2006)
• B.A. in Chemistry and Government, Wesleyan University (1999)

Research interests include:

• Semiconductor nanocrystal synthesis and assembly
• Surface chemistry of nanomaterials
• Quantum dot solar cells
• Nanorod photovoltaics
• Tandem water-splitting devices

The 15 most recent publications (2025–2021) highlight his work in nanoporous metal oxides, quantum dot superlattices, plasmonic hybrids, and defect engineering for solar fuels. His methods span experimental synthesis, electron tomography, and computational modeling.