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Chemistry & Biochemistry
 New Year for Rowan students takes them to Third World countries to volunteer | More Visiting Fulbright Scholars Aim to Make Computers Talk | More Prof. Jooh Lee Honored with Campbell Endowed Chair | More Cooper Medical School of Rowan University and Coriell Institute for Medical Research Build Educational Alliance | More The latest version of CLAS notes is available for download in the newsletters section. Darius Kuciauskas, Ph.D. Physical Chemistry My current research is in the area of organic ("third-generation") solar cells. By using designs of nature, such as photosynthesis and self-assembly, we attempt to develop efficient, simple, and inexpensive means to convert solar energy to chemical energy. This research involves preparation of dye and semiconductor nanoparticles and studies of their interactions in various environments. We also prepare solar cells and characterize their efficiency. On a molecular level, organic solar cells are based on intermolecular electron transfer, so we also study these effects. We use various optical techniques, including laser spectroscopy. Earlier, I studied porphyrins for molecular photonics applications, molecular switches for phospholipid bilayers, and molecular wires. See my web page to find out more.
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