Colin P. Nuckolls

Colin Nuckolls and his research group create new types of molecules that assemble into uniquely functioning devices. The cornerstone of this program is a vigorous synthetic effort that allows a freedom of design, producing new structural types and assembly motifs. Once synthesized, they investigate the molecular and macromolecular assembly characteristics of these systems, trying to gain a deeper understanding of the interplay between molecular structure, assembly, and emergent function. Their current research efforts are aimed at creating novel and general methods to assemble and interconnect organic structures into functioning molecular-scale devices useful for energy transport and conversion. It cannot be overstated how important synthesis will be in defining this next generation of devices. 

He is the Sheldon and Dorothy Buckler Professor of Material Science in the Department of Chemistry and the Director of Columbia's National Science Foundation MRSEC on Precision-Assembled Quantum Materials.