Zeev Rosenzweig

Dr. Zeev Rosenzweig serves as a Professor in the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC), where his research focuses on developing sustainable nanomaterials to replace toxic and rare-earth alternatives. His work spans synthesis, environmental impact assessment, and interdisciplinary applications in biomedicine and cultural heritage preservation.

His research program centers on synthesizing 2D/3D luminescent and electronic nanomaterials—including quantum dots, polymer dots, rare-earth nanocrystals, and MXenes/InSe—with emphasis on earth-abundant compositions. Key investigations examine how material composition and surface chemistry govern functional properties, chemical stability, and environmental/health impacts. Notable projects include designing hybrid nanomaterial architectures (2D materials + nanoparticles), developing agricultural delivery vectors using MXenes, and collaborating with computational chemists to analyze art conservation mechanisms through adsorbate studies on historical artifacts.

Analysis of Dr. Rosenzweig's 2018–2024 publications reveals three dominant research thrusts: (1) Environmental nanotoxicology examining nanomaterial interactions with biological systems (bacteria, liposomes); (2) Advanced nanomaterial synthesis for bioimaging, particularly near-infrared polymer dots; and (3) Computational-art conservation science using DFT to model pollutant adsorption on cultural artifacts. His work consistently bridges materials chemistry, environmental science, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Scientific Awards
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Advising and Grants
Dr. Rosenzweig mentors graduate and undergraduate researchers, evidenced by student co-authorship across his publication record. His laboratory receives sustained funding from major federal and private entities:

• National Science Foundation (NSF)
• Department of Energy (DOE)
• Mellon Foundation

Labs and Teams
The Rosenzweig Group operates within UMBC's Meyerhoff Chemistry Building, maintaining active collaborations with the Bennett laboratory for computational art conservation studies and interdisciplinary teams across environmental science, microbiology, and cultural heritage fields.