Research Projects
Excited-State Dynamics of Molecular Switches
- Dynamics of the open-ring isomer (one-photon)
- Controlling the reaction path of a molecular switch (PReP)
Elles Group Highlights
- Former REU student Tyler Tommey (Summer 2011) recently completed his Ph.D. in polymer science at the University of Akron. Congrats, Tyler!
- Chris Otolski's paper "Spatial confinement alters the ultrafast photoisomerization dynamics of azobenzenes" is accepted for publication in Chemical Science. This is another exciting outcome from our collaboration with V. Ramamurthy and his group at U. Miami.
- The group is awarded a new 3-year grant from the NSF to fund our work on "Ultrafast Dynamics of Highly Excited Molecules in the Condensed Phase"
- Kristen's paper "Absolute cross sections of liquids from broadband stimulated Raman scattering with femtosecond and picosecond pulses" is accepted for publication in Analytical Chemistry.
- Former student Tim Quincy (Ph.D. 2018) has accepted a tenure track faculty position at Lincoln University (MO). Congratulations, Tim, and good luck!
- Former REU student Darien Morrow (summer 2014) completed his Ph.D. at the University of Wisconsin. He will be starting a postdoc position with Xuedan Ma at Argonne National Lab. Way to go, Dr. Morrow!
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