Dayne Swearer

Dayne Swearer is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Northwestern University. His research focuses on catalysis, integrating nanophotonics and heterogeneous catalysis to develop energy-efficient and selective chemical transformations. Swearer's work involves creating new materials and systems that harness electromagnetic energy for industrial and societal applications. He holds a B.S./M.S. from Drexel University and a M.A./Ph.D. from Rice University, followed by postdoctoral research at Stanford University. His laboratory employs techniques such as colloidal synthesis, nanofabrication, and advanced spectroscopies to advance catalytic processes.

Dayne F. Swearer is an Assistant Professor of Chemistry & Chemical and Biological Engineering at Northwestern University, specializing in nanophotonics, catalysis, operando spectroscopy, and low temperature plasmas. His research focuses on plasmonic photocatalysis, exploring how light interacts with nanomaterials to drive chemical reactions. He investigates the role of hot carriers and thermal contributions in plasmonic systems, as well as the design of antenna-reactor nanoparticles for efficient energy conversion. His work also includes the development of metal-organic frameworks and transition-metal decorated nanocrystals to enhance catalytic performance. Swearer's research integrates advanced spectroscopic techniques to monitor chemical reactions in real-time.