Expertise

Two of the major research aims in the Aikens group involve developing a theoretical understanding of the relationship between structure and properties of nanomaterials. These research areas include the structure and spectroscopic properties of gold and silver nanoparticles and nanoparticle arrays and the reactivity of nanostructured metal oxide particles.

Research

  • Chemical and Physical Properties of Noble Metal Nanoparticles
  • Catalysis and Reactivity on Nanostructured Metal Oxide Surfaces and Clusters
    • Bioinspired Water Splitting Catalysts
    • Biorenewable Materials

Subject area: Physical Chemistry

 Research Specialities

  • Catalysis
  • Materials
  • Solar/Energy
  • Supramolecular/Nanochemistry
  • Theoretical
Communities
Chemistry
Degrees
PhD, Iowa State University, Physical Chemistry, 2005
BS, University of Oklahoma, Chemistry, 2000