Brett McGuire

Brett McGuire is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. His research group employs physical chemistry, molecular spectroscopy, and observational astrophysics to investigate how chemical ingredients for life evolve and influence star and planet formation. The McGuire Group utilizes high-resolution rotational spectroscopy to detect new molecules in the interstellar medium and employs automation and statistical tools to identify and measure potential species. Additionally, they use radio astronomical observations to study molecular rotational spectra in interstellar sources. Key publications include studies on interstellar ion chemistry, aromatic carbon chemistry, and the detection of novel interstellar molecules such as benzonitrile and propylene oxide.

Brett A. McGuire is an Associate Professor of Chemistry at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, specializing in Physical Chemistry, Spectroscopy, Astrochemistry, and Radio Astronomy. His research focuses on the detection and analysis of complex organic molecules in interstellar and circumstellar environments using advanced spectroscopic techniques. McGuire's work has led to the identification of aromatic and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, as well as chiral molecules, in interstellar space. His contributions include significant findings in molecular astronomy, such as the detection of benzonitrile, propylene oxide, and various nitrile-containing aromatic compounds. His research bridges the gap between laboratory spectroscopy and observational astronomy, advancing our understanding of molecular complexity in the universe.