معرفی
William Pietro is a Full Professor in the Department of Chemistry at York University's Faculty of Science. His research focuses on inorganic chemistry, materials chemistry, and physical/theoretical chemistry, with emphasis on semiconductor nanoclusters, molecular electronics, and catalytic systems. He leads the Pietro Lab, pioneering work on surface-functionalized nanoparticles and their applications in sensors, transistors, and energy storage.
Education:
- B.S. in Chemistry, Polytechnic Institute of New York
- Ph.D. in Chemistry, University of California, Irvine
- Postdoc, Northwestern University
Research Interests: Molecular electronics, semiconductor nanoclusters, flow chemistry, electrochemistry, and sustainable synthesis. His lab develops novel materials for electrooptic devices, chemical sensors, and catalytic processes.
Key Contributions: Discovery of the first molecular diode (at University of Wisconsin), development of core-functionalized nanoparticles enabling electronic communication between surface groups, and innovations in machine learning for chemical process optimization.
Labs/Teams: The Pietro Lab at York University focuses on nanoparticle-based catalysis, smart materials, and computational modeling. His theoretical work includes azobenzene switches and transition metal electrochemistry.
Contact: Office 138 Petrie Science Building | pietro@yorku.ca | ORCID: 0000-0001-5083-2022
