Regular biography
George C. Schatz is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Northwestern University. His research focuses on theory and computation applied to nanotechnology, materials properties, macromolecular structures, molecular self-assembly, optics, plasma science, and biophysics. His work includes the study of optical properties of metal nanoparticles, plasmon-driven photocatalysis, and the development of methods for describing light scattering and absorption. He is also involved in the investigation of nanostructured materials, aqueous interfaces, and chemical processes under nonthermal conditions. His research spans electronic structure methods, quantum electrodynamics, and molecular dynamics simulations.
Scholar-generated biography
George C. Schatz is a researcher in physical chemistry with a focus on nanoscience and optical phenomena. His work explores the optical properties of metal nanoparticles, including their size, shape, and dielectric environment effects. He investigates surface-enhanced Raman scattering, localized surface plasmon resonance, and the interplay between nanoparticle structure and optical behavior. Schatz also examines nanoparticle crystallization, anisotropic growth, and the role of DNA in nanoparticle assembly. His research includes electromagnetic theory studies of surface enhancement factors and nanotube fracture mechanics. His contributions span both experimental and theoretical approaches to understanding nanoscale optical interactions.