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Matthias J. Young is an Assistant Professor at the University of Missouri, holding joint appointments in the Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering and the Department of Chemistry. He leads the Mizzou Thin Film Coatings and Materials Electrochemistry Lab, focusing on energy storage, water treatment, and advanced materials. His research integrates thin film chemistry with electrochemical properties to develop sustainable technologies like solid-state batteries and desalination systems.
Education:
- BS in Chemical Engineering, University of Missouri (2010)
- PhD in Chemical Engineering, University of Colorado-Boulder (2015)
Research Interests:
- Atomic layer deposition (ALD) for nanoscale thin films
- Conductive polymers for battery and sensor applications
- Capacitive deionization for water desalination
- Smart sensors for agricultural nutrient monitoring
Awards & Recognition:
- NSF CAREER Award (2023)
- AVS Paul H. Holloway Young Investigator Award (2020)
- ACS Doctoral New Investigator Award (2022)
Grants & Funding:
- $3M NSF Research Traineeship Grant (2018–2023)
- $1.87M Materials Discovery Grant via Arizona State University
- Funding from ACS-PRF, USGS, and others
Labs & Teams: The Mizzou Thin Film Coatings Lab houses a custom ALD reactor for atomic-scale material synthesis. Collaborations include Argonne National Lab, National Institute of Standards and Technology, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
