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Tobias Hanrath is an Assistant Professor in the Cornell University's Smith School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, where he focuses on nanotechnology and sustainable energy systems.
Education:
- B.S. in Chemical Engineering & Chemistry, University of Tulsa (2000)
- M.S. in Chemical Engineering, University of Texas at Austin (2002)
- Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, University of Texas at Austin (2004)
Research Interests: Tobias investigates optoelectronic properties of semiconductor nanocrystals for solar energy conversion and energy storage, leveraging quantum confinement effects to engineer materials at the nanoscale. His work spans Nanotechnology, Advanced Materials Processing, and Sustainable Energy Systems, with applications in photovoltaics and energy storage.
Scientific Awards:
- NSF Faculty Early Career Development Award (2011)
- 3M Non-tenured Faculty Award (2011)
- Ben Streetman Prize for Outstanding Research (2005)
- George Kozmetsky Award (2004)
- Robert A. Brown Fellowship (2003)
Teaching & Advising: He teaches ChemE 3130: Equilibrium Thermodynamics and ChemE 7920: Principles and Practices of Graduate Research, integrating ethics into graduate training. He advises Cornell's Sustainable Design team for nanocrystal-based photovoltaic prototypes.
Labs & Collaborations: His research links the McGovern Center and Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability, where he co-founded startup Dimensional Energy to commercialize solar-powered CO2 conversion technologies.
