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Specialization:
Design, Synthesis, and applications of conjugated amphiphilic block and multiblock copolymers
Bio:
I was born in Indian Rocks Beach, Florida and grew up in the surrounding area. I received my B.A degrees in Biochemistry and Environmental Chemistry from Florida State University in May 2012. I conducted undergraduate research under Dr. Igor Alabugin, studying photocyclizations of alkynes and applications thereof. I joined the Bazan group in June 2012.
Research:
Design and synthesis of fully conjugated block and multiblock copolymers containing conjugated polyelectrolyte segments. The synthesis employs chain growth polymerizations using modified Suzuki-Miyuara Palladium catalysis or Nickel based Grignard Metathesis. These materials are studied for their self-assembly properties in thin films for controlled solid state morphologies in organic semiconducting devices.