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Miguel A. Soto B. Sc., Ph.D.

Assistant Professor

Faculty Member in Chemistry

Office
Spinks S296

Research Area(s)

  • Design and synthesis of small molecules, including organic and metal-organic structures
  • Exploration of synthetic methodologies and fundamental physicochemical properties
  • Construction of metal-containing hosts such as macrocycles (2D), cages and networks (3D)
  • Assembly of mechanically interlocked molecules (rotaxanes, catenanes, knots, etc.)
  • Design, control, and operation of molecular machines
  • Development of functional materials for applications in sensing, optoelectronics, catalysis, environmental remediation, and cargo delivery

Research

Coordination Chemistry Materials Chemistry Organometallics Supramolecular Chemistry