Richard Loomis

Richard Loomis is Professor of Chemistry at Washington University in St. Louis, where his research focuses on molecular-level interrogation of reaction dynamics and quantum effects in nanomaterials. His laboratory combines advanced spectroscopic methods with materials synthesis to investigate fundamental processes in semiconductor nanostructures and bimolecular interactions.

Research thrusts include:

• Charge carrier and exciton dynamics in quantum-confined semiconductors
• Ultrafast spectroscopy of nanostructures with varying dimensionality
• Bimolecular reaction dynamics in van der Waals complexes
• Coherent control of photochemical processes

He has received notable awards including the Packard Fellowship and ACS Saint Louis Section Award. His group develops innovative characterization tools including single-nanostructure microscopy and velocity-map imaging of reaction products.