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Elad Harel leads a research group focused on the development of nonlinear spectroscopy imaging methods to deepen the understanding of molecular systems and discover new applications of these techniques to real-world problems. His research emphasizes fundamental aspects, aiming to grasp the factors at the molecular scale that influence macroscopic observables within complex dynamical systems. Harel's team investigates how disruptions in intramolecular forces and lattice phonons can affect charge carriers in semiconductors and the light-induced electron transfer in photosynthetic organisms. By gaining insights into the connections between microscopic interactions and the properties of macroscopic systems, his work aims to inform the design of next-generation catalysts and novel optical materials. The lab employs a big data approach to systematically explore chemical and physical changes across vast phase spaces, utilizing state-of-the-art computational resources and deep learning techniques. Recent developments in high-resolution scanning probe microscopy and ultrafast coherent spectroscopy facilitate the synthesis and analysis of thousands of materials efficiently, providing correlated data that informs the functions and performance of molecular targets such as organic photovoltaics and perovskite materials.
University of Chicago • Chicago, IL
Conducted advanced research in nonlinear spectroscopy and molecular dynamics.
Department of Psychology