Research Projects
Molecular Structures & Structural Dynamics

 π-Conjugates are an extremely unique class, offering different perspectives on quasi-electron delocalization in terms ofelectromagnetic and optoelectronic behavior. Having first learned about classical porphyrin synthesis in the undergraduate laboratory course and having been exposed to detailed chemistry through graduate studies, π-conjugates have become my sometimes challenging and sometimes satisfying motivation. One of the great things about them is that they have so many probabilities on different applications - the molecular structure itself can be modified to imply different functions in various ways, and they can be hybridized with other functional moieties, resulting in much attractive chemistry - one of which is derived from extended π-conjugates, which can give rise to electromagnetic dynamics due to their structural-modifications/flexible-mobility/packing-dynamics. The molecules we aim for are unique systems that can express such a wide range of mobilities that are beautiful in their own right. The application possibilities are countless. Currently, we are aiming for a beautiful π-system that could be an excellent candidate for electrode materials in secondary batteries.