Stephen L. Smith

Stephen L. Smith is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at the College of Engineering and Science, Florida Institute of Technology. He can be contacted at stephensmith@fit.edu or via phone at (321) 309-3037 in the F.W. Olin Physical Sciences building, room 127.

Research Interests:

• Nanotechnology applications in agriculture and medicine
• Quantum dot synthesis and characterization
• Biomedical imaging and diagnostics
• Plant disease control mechanisms

Publication Trends: Dr. Smith's recent work (2019-2023) focuses on quantum dots for fluorescent imaging, nanofertilizers for crop health, and MS3T formulations to combat citrus canker. His research bridges nanomaterials with biological systems.