The Chen Group studies light-matter interactions and structure-property relationships of small molecules and polymer assemblies to improve on organic electronics. We systematically investigate processes such as charge transfer, charge separation and recombination, and triplet-triplet annihilation upconversion in organic materials. Research in the group involves both synthesis of organic materials and their spectroscopic characterization.
Prospective undergraduates should email Prof. Chen (mchen02@wesleyan.edu).
Prospective graduate students should apply to the Department of Chemistry’s Ph.D. program. More information here: https://www.wesleyan.edu/chem/graduate_program/index.html