Dr. Joshua Buss

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Joshua Buss is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Michigan. His research group focuses on synthetic inorganic organometallic chemistry to prepare and study complex molecular systems that provide structural and mechanistic insights into catalysis. Specifically, his work centers around understanding multimetallic constructs that react synchronously to facilitate multi-electron redox processes and activate challenging small molecule substrates. His research connects fundamental aspects of coordination chemistry with detailed mechanistic studies, inspired by the remarkable activity of heterogeneous materials in biological systems. He aims to address questions relevant to bond breaking and making processes foundational to the energy landscape. Dr. Buss has made significant contributions to the field, as highlighted by his representative publications in top-tier chemistry journals.

Research Interests

Experience

Postdoctoral Fellow

2018-01-01 — 2020-01-01

University of Wisconsin • Madison, WI

Conducted research in the field of inorganic chemistry, focusing on innovative synthesis techniques.

Awards

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Ruth L. Kirschstein NIH Postdoctoral Fellow

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Division Inorganic Chemistry Young Investigator Award

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Herbert Newby McCoy Award

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National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship

Requirements for University of Michigan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:84
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Verbal Percentile
Required:50
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:50
Analytical Writing
Required:3.6
Writing Percentile
Required:50
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics Calculus Physics
Application Checklist
  • Rackham Graduate School Application
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  • Academic Statement of Purpose
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Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science