Dr. Andrew Musser

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Andrew Musser is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology at Cornell University. His research focuses on biophysical materials, emphasizing light-matter interactions in organic materials. He utilizes ultrafast laser spectroscopy to explore the fundamental properties of organic semiconductors, biomolecules, and dyes, which informs the design of next-generation solar cells and LEDs. Musser's work aims to exploit light-matter interactions to modify the properties of organic materials for applications in catalysis and quantum computing. He is involved in several advanced projects, including investigating non-Born-Oppenheimer dynamics, unraveling mechanisms of ‘dark’ triplet states, developing light-enhanced materials, and studying room-temperature quantum information. His academic background includes postdoctoral research at the University of Sheffield and the University of Cambridge, where he focused on innovative spectroscopy techniques and organic material applications.

Research Interests

Courses

CHEM 2150: Honors General Inorganic Chemistry CHEM 4770: Introduction Physical Chemistry CHEM 4980: Honors Seminar

Requirements for Cornell University

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:15
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Department of Architecture