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Todd D. Krauss is the Jay Last Professor in Arts, Sciences & Engineering, holding dual appointments as Professor of Chemistry and Professor of Optics at the University of Rochester. His work bridges chemistry, physics, and materials science, focusing on nanoscale materials like carbon nanotubes and semiconductor nanocrystals. He earned his PhD in Applied Physics from Cornell University in 1998.
Research interests include nanomaterial synthesis, quantum optics, and applications in energy, photocatalysis, and biomedicine. Notable projects involve colloidal nanocrystals for solar fuel production, quantum dot-mediated organic synthesis, and polaritons in optical cavities. Collaborations with biomedical researchers explore nanocrystals for disease studies, including long-COVID research.
His interdisciplinary research has led to advancements in nanocrystal doping, defect engineering in carbon nanotubes, and light-matter interactions. He leads the NSF-funded QuEST Center for quantum-enabled chemical transformations. Krauss’ work emphasizes both fundamental mechanisms and applied solutions in nanoscience.
Grants and collaborations include partnerships with Bren, Matson, and Weix (chemistry), as well as medical researchers like Handy Gelbard. His lab uses advanced techniques like atomic force microscopy and super-resolution imaging, contributing to high-impact journals like Science and JACS.
