Andrew Musser

Andrew Musser is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology at Cornell University. His research focuses on light-matter interactions in organic materials, utilizing ultrafast laser spectroscopy to investigate the fundamental properties of organic semiconductors, biomolecules, and dyes. His work informs the design of next-generation solar cells and LEDs, and explores methods to manipulate organic materials for applications in catalysis and quantum computing. Musser's research spans molecular dynamics, triplet states, polaritons, and room-temperature quantum information. His group employs advanced optical spectroscopy techniques to study complex organic materials and optimize their functional properties.

Andrew J Musser is an Assistant Professor at Cornell University specializing in organic photophysics, singlet exciton fission, ultrafast spectroscopy, and polaritons. His research explores the dynamics of singlet exciton fission in solution, focusing on conical intersection dynamics and triplet-pair formation. He investigates the role of charge-transfer states and side-group engineering in enhancing singlet fission efficiency. Additionally, he examines polaritons in organic semiconductors and their potential for efficient radiative pumping. His work also includes the synthesis of materials for singlet fission and the study of intermolecular states in organic dye dispersions.