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Professor Omar Farha specializes in the fields of chemistry and materials science, particularly in areas relating to energy and environmental applications. His research focuses on solving significant challenges pertaining to national defense by utilizing atomically precise functional materials. Through the modular nature of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and other porous materials, he seeks to fundamentally understand how three-dimensional architecture can be manipulated to modify material functions for various applications, including gas storage, separations, and catalysis. His work also addresses critical issues such as water remediation and detoxification of chemical warfare agent simulants. Farha is an executive editor for ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces and has published extensively in high-impact journals, presenting findings that contribute fundamental knowledge in the design and application of advanced materials. He has received multiple awards for his research contributions and is recognized as one of the world’s highly cited chemists. Farha also holds a courtesy appointment in Chemical Biological Engineering at Northwestern University, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach to solving complex scientific problems.
Northwestern University • Evanston, IL
Leading research initiatives in the Department of Chemistry and contributing to faculty education and mentoring.
Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.