Dr. Dayne Swearer

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dayne Swearer is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Northwestern University. He earned his B.S. and M.S. in 2014 from Drexel University and completed his M.A. and Ph.D. at Rice University in 2019, after which he served as a Postdoctoral Scholar at Stanford University in 2021. His research focuses on catalysis, specifically the development of new materials systems that effectively harness electromagnetic energy for various applications in modern chemistry. The Swearer Lab is dedicated to redefining catalyst design by integrating elements of nanophotonics and heterogeneous catalysis, aiming to develop energy-efficient and selective routes for chemical transformations of industrial significance. His research group cultivates a wide range of skills, including colloidal synthesis, nanofabrication, and advanced spectroscopies.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

Northwestern University • Evanston, IL

Conducts research in chemistry focusing on catalysis and material development.

Awards

#2025

C&EN Talented 12

#2024

Breakthrough Energy Explorer Fellow

#2025

Air Force Office Scientific Research Young Investigator Award

#2023

Packard Fellowship

#2023

3M Non-Tenure Faculty Award

#2019

Hershel M. Rich Invention Award

#2019

Arnold O. Beckman Postdoctoral Fellowship

#2015

NSF Graduate Research Fellowship

Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
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Specialization Notes

Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.