Thomas A. Schmedake, Ph.D.

Thomas A. Schmedake, Ph.D.

Professor and Interim Chair
Chemistry

Education:

B.S.: Knox College
Ph.D.: University of Wisconsin
Post-doc: UC San Diego

Field of Interest: Inorganic Chemistry

Research Focus:

Synthesis of novel silicon containing compounds and materials, especially compounds or complexes in which silicon is used as a substitute for a carbon atom or a transition metal. Specific focus areas include redox-active hexacoordinate silicon complexes, silicon heterocycles, and silicon-based conducting polymers.

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