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Troy K. Townsend is an Associate Professor of Chemistry at St. Mary's College of Maryland (SMCM), currently on sabbatical from August 2023 to August 2024. He received his B.A. in Biology and Chemistry from SMCM in 2007 and his Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry from the University of California, Davis, in 2012, supported by an NSF Graduate Research Fellowship.
- Education
- B.A. in Biology and Chemistry at St. Mary's College of Maryland, 2007
- Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry at University of California, Davis, 2012
- Post Doctoral Fellowship in Materials Science at U.S. Naval Research Laboratory, 2014
Dr. Townsend's research focuses on applied nanomaterials for printed electronics and functional fluorescent metal coatings. His work involves synthesizing inorganic nanocrystals for ink-jet printing, enabling fabrication of photovoltaics, LEDs, and batteries. He also explores electrochemical deposition of metal composites to enhance hardness, durability, and fluorescence.
His publications highlight advancements in solution-processed electronics, such as fully inorganic solar cells fabricated in ambient conditions and non-toxic alternatives for CdTe nanocrystal processing. These studies emphasize scalable, low-cost methods like spin- and spray-coating for irregular surfaces.
- Scientific Awards
- NSF Graduate Research Fellowship (2010)
- National Research Council Fellowship (2012)
- Office of Naval Research Summer Faculty Research Fellowships (2016, 2018, 2021)
Dr. Townsend mentors students in electrochemistry, nanomaterial synthesis, and redox reactions, contributing to the Materials Science Minor at SMCM. He leads partnerships with institutions like NAVSEA, NAVAIR, and SolarCube LLC, and coordinates community outreach initiatives such as 3D printing 1000 face shields during the pandemic.
His Townsend Research Group investigates nanoscale energy systems, including solar fuel generation and sprayable solar cells developed during his postdoctoral fellowship at the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory.
