Degree Program: Chemistry

Chemistry graduate research at San Diego State University focuses on advanced catalysis and materials science. Projects include electrocatalytic halide activation by manganese and iron complexes, hydroxyl radical monitoring in fuel cells, and core–shell Bi-PtMn catalysts for direct methanol fuel cells. Other works address sacrificial reagent-free CO2 photoreduction using nickel heterojunctions and perovskite nanocrystals for hydrocarbon aromatization. Biological studies examine metabolomics in autism spectrum disorder and protein membrane binding kinetics. Materials research explores glycan composites, spider silk phase separation, and optical detection for oil spills.