The Gorman group research interests include:
  • Synthesis of new molecular, macromolecular, supramolecular and fabricated architectures on the nanometer length scale that are designed to have new and possibly useful electronic and optical properties
  • Investigation as to how structure controls electronic and optical properties using a variety of analytical characterization techniques

Our current research activities in the group can be broadly divided into four main areas:

  • Synthesis of new redox-active core dendrimers and study of the relationship between molecular conformation and electron transfer;
  • Nanopatterning self-assembled monolayers and study of how molecular interactions drive their electronic properties;
  • Synthesis of new conducting polymer architectures and their use in all organic circuits;
  • Synthesis and characterization of electronic junctions that bridge the molecular and lithographic length scales.
RECENT NEWS
August 18, 2009 - Bill Behof and Molly Brannock give presentations at the National ACS meeting in Washington, DC.
April 21, 2009 - Molly Brannock wins an American Chemical Society Women Chemist Travel Grant to present her research at the National ACS meeting in Washington DC.
March 15, 2009 - Molly Brannock wins a best poster award at our 10th Annual Chemistry Department Poster Session.
November 20, 2008 - Undergraduate research Jodie Green wins a NCSU undergraduate research award grant.
November 19, 2008 - NC State Issues news release "NC State Secures Grant to Make Solar Energy Less Expensive" featuring a consortium in which we are a member
November 2008 - We welcome Xinfang Hu and Jenelle Willett to the group
GROUP MEETINGS

Our group meetings are at 2:00 on Fridays in Dabney 210.  Visitors are welcome to attend. The Group meeting Schedule can be obtained by (Clicking Here)

First Year Graduate Students are especially welcomed!