Jarad Mason

Jarad Mason is a Professor of Chemistry and Chemical Biology at Harvard University, affiliated with the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology. His research focuses on analytical, energy-related, inorganic materials, organometallics, physical, and chemical physics. The Mason Group applies coordination chemistry, materials science, and nanotechnology to develop materials for energy and sustainable development. The group emphasizes chemical strategies to manipulate entropy, phase transitions, and porosity in inorganic-organic materials. Projects include thermal energy storage and porous materials with novel functionalities. Students receive training in synthetic chemistry and analytical techniques. Jarad joined the CCB faculty in January 2018. He earned B.S. and M.S. degrees at the University of Pennsylvania and a Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley in 2015 under Jeffrey Long. He was a Dan David Prize and International Institute for Nanotechnology postdoctoral fellow with Chad Mirkin at Northwestern University.

Jarad A Mason is a researcher at Harvard University focusing on the development and application of metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) for environmental and energy-related challenges. His work explores the use of MOFs in carbon dioxide capture, natural gas storage, and hydrogen storage, with an emphasis on their adsorption properties and structural flexibility. Mason's research also investigates the separation of hydrocarbons and the synthesis of MOF nanoparticles. His studies often integrate techno-economic analyses to evaluate the practicality of MOF-based technologies for carbon capture and storage. His work highlights the potential of MOFs in addressing global energy and environmental issues through advanced materials science.