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S. Alex Kandel is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Notre Dame, College of Science. His research focuses on Scanning Tunneling Microscopy (STM) to study atomic-scale surface phenomena, including gas-surface reactions, molecular self-assembly, and electronic properties of surface-bound molecules.
His educational background includes:
- B.S. in Chemistry, Yale University (1993)
- Ph.D. in Chemistry, Stanford University (1999)
- Postdoctoral Fellow, Pennsylvania State University (1999–2001)
Dr. Kandel's research integrates experimental surface science with custom instrumentation development. His group uses STM to produce 'molecular movies' of chemical reactions and to characterize complex self-assembled monolayers. Key interests include chiral monolayers, hydrogen-bonded networks, and charge localization in organometallic systems. His work bridges fundamental physical chemistry with potential applications in molecular electronics and nanomaterials.
The selected publications (2020–2024) reflect a strong trend in using high-resolution STM to probe reaction kinetics, molecular self-assembly mechanisms, and the structural behavior of pharmaceutical and organometallic compounds on surfaces. Subfields span chiral assembly, functional group control, phase transitions, and instrument design, demonstrating both depth and technical innovation in surface science.
Scientific awards include:
- Joyce Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching (2015)
- CAREER Award, National Science Foundation (2003)
- Union Carbide Student Innovation Recognition Program (2000)
- American Chemical Society Nobel Laureate Signature Award in Graduate Education (2000)
Dr. Kandel actively mentors graduate students and postdoctoral researchers, with several advisees appearing as co-authors on publications. His group has secured competitive funding, notably from the NSF. He also contributes to open science by sharing hardware designs through an Open Hardware initiative. The Kandel Group maintains an extensive image gallery with over 82,000 datasets, showcasing long-term experimental activity and data transparency.
The Kandel Group includes researchers such as David Turner, Angela Silski, Jacob Petersen, and Catlin Schalk, and is actively recruiting graduate students. The team combines expertise in physical chemistry, instrumentation, and surface analysis to advance the understanding of molecular-scale surface processes.
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