Stephan Link

Prof. Stephan Link is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Rice University. His research focuses on nanoscience, particularly studying plasmonic nanoparticles and their optical properties using single-molecule imaging and spectroscopy. The Link Lab investigates nanoparticle assemblies, plasmon-coupled systems, and hot carrier dynamics to advance materials science and photonics.

Research emphasizes optical dichroism, nanoparticle arrays, and plasmon-enhanced phenomena. Techniques include correlated electron microscopy and spectroscopy to probe heterogeneous nanoparticle distributions. The lab collaborates with groups like Landes and Murphy, hosting interdisciplinary activities such as pumpkin-picking events and technical workshops.

Recent work includes studies on carbon dots, solvated electron generation, and machine learning models for nanoparticle prediction. Students and postdocs like Katsuya Shiratori and Sukanya Dutta contribute to this innovative research, with publications in PNAS, Chemical Science, and JACS.

Advising includes mentoring PhD students and postdoctoral researchers across Rice and international institutions. The lab actively participates in training programs like mentMAINZ and hosts networking events to foster scientific exchange.