Dr. Matthew Zimmt

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Biography

Matthew B. Zimmt is a Professor of Chemistry at Brown University, where he has been a faculty member since 1987. He completed his B.Sc. in Chemistry at Case Institute of Technology in 1981, followed by an M.A. and a M.Ph. in Chemistry from Columbia University. He earned his Ph.D. in Photochemistry at Columbia University in 1985 and later pursued postdoctoral research in Chemical Physics at Stanford University. His research interests focus on functional architectures that control electron transfer electrodes and probing weak interactions in biomolecules using fluorescence. He investigates structure-function relationships in self-assembled monolayers and explores molecular architectures to align electrode surfaces, utilizing techniques like Scanning Tunneling Microscopy. His work has been supported by various National Science Foundation grants, and he has published extensively in reputable journals. Zimmt has also received several awards for teaching excellence and contributions to the field, including the Camille Henry Dreyfus Distinguished New Faculty Award and the Presidential Young Investigator Award.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

1999-01-01 — Present

Brown University • Providence, RI

Teaching and conducting research in the field of Chemistry.

Associate Professor

1993-01-01 — 1999-01-01

Brown University • Providence, RI

Engaged in teaching and research within the Chemistry department.

Assistant Professor

1987-01-01 — 1993-01-01

Brown University • Providence, RI

Started an academic career focused on Chemistry.

Awards

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Camille Henry Dreyfus Distinguished New Faculty Awardee

1987-01-01
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Presidential Young Investigator Award

1989-01-01
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Camille Henry Dreyfus Teacher Scholar Awardee

1993-01-01
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Phillip T. Bray Award for Excellence in Teaching

2005-01-01

Requirements for Brown University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Economics or related field
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Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Economics