We develop, code, and apply novel classical and quantum
mechanical methodologies to model chemical structures, properties, and
reactivities. At present, we are particularly focused on (i) modeling
catalysis, including especially the exploitation of metal-organic frameworks,
to advance sustainable chemistry and chemical processes, (ii) molecular and
material phenomena associated with solar energy devices and semiconductors,
(iii) theoretical characterization of small-molecule activation at
transition-metal centers, (iv) modeling remediation of environmental
contaminants and chemical warfare agents, and (v) development and
application of condensed-phase quantum chemical models.
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Selected Honors and Awards
American Chemical Society Arthur C. Cope Scholar Award 2021
George W. Taylor Distinguished Service Award 2013
University of Minnesota Morse-Alumni Undergraduate Teaching Award 2011
Fellow of the American Chemical Society 2010
University of Minnesota Postbaccalaureate, Graduate, and Professional Education Award 2005
Distinguished McKnight University Professor 2003
John Simon Guggenheim Fellowship 2000
George W. Taylor Distinguished Research Award 1999
Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellow 1996–1998
Hubert H. Humphrey Institute Policy Fellow 1996–1997
8th Annual Army Materiel Command Outstanding Research Award 1992
Arthur S. Flemming Award 1991
Army Research and Development Achievement Award 1991