Dr. Marcos Dantus

Professor

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Biography

Marcos Dantus is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Michigan State University with a distinguished career spanning various roles including MSU Distinguished Professor and MSU Foundation Professor. His research focuses on ultrafast chemistry, particularly in developing methods to track and control chemical reactions on femtosecond timescales. He has made significant contributions to the understanding of electron-driven ion chemistry and the dynamics of molecular fragmentation, using sophisticated experimental techniques such as mass spectrometry and laser-induced ionization. His work addresses fundamental challenges in measuring reaction dynamics and offers a predictive framework for chemical processes that are otherwise too rapid to observe directly. Over the years, he has published extensively on the subject and has received numerous awards in recognition of his contributions to science, including the Ahmed Zewail Award for Ultrafast Science and Technology. Dantus is actively involved in advancing the field of strong-field ionization and developing photonics technologies while mentoring the next generation of scientists in the field of chemistry.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2002-01-01 — Present

Michigan State University • East Lansing, MI

Lead research and teaching in the Department of Chemistry.

MSU Foundation Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

Michigan State University • East Lansing, MI

Distinguished role focusing on advanced research initiatives.

Adjunct Professor

2001-01-01 — Present

Department of Physics and Astronomy, Michigan State University • East Lansing, MI

Collaborated across departments on interdisciplinary research.

Awards

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Ahmed Zewail Award Ultrafast Science Technology

2023-01-01
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University Distinguished Faculty Award

2008-01-01
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Fellow

2014-01-01

Requirements for Michigan State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:17
Writing
Required:17
Speaking
Required:17
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field At least 15 credits in psychology courses
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Specialization Notes

Department of Psychology