Dr. Sarah King

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Sarah King is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Chicago. Her research focuses on Physical Chemistry and Materials Chemistry, particularly on how interfaces and nanoscale material heterogeneity influence ultrafast dynamics and functionality in materials. King leads a lab that develops cutting-edge methodologies to probe spatial heterogeneity at interfaces, utilizing advanced imaging techniques to investigate the intrinsic defect-mediated dynamics of materials. Her work addresses critical aspects of photovoltaic applications, light-emitting diodes, and heterogeneous catalysis, revolutionizing the understanding of chemical reactivity at surfaces. King has published numerous articles in prestigious journals, contributing significant findings related to the study of two-dimensional materials and photoemission electron microscopy. She has received multiple awards, including the NSF Career Award and the Beckman Young Investigator Award, highlighting her achievements in advancing research and science in her field.

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Awards

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NSF Career Award

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NIH Maximizing Investigators’ Research Award

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AFOSR Young Investigator Program Award

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Cottrell Scholar

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DOE Early Career Award

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Beckman Young Investigator

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Neubauer Family Assistant Professorship

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Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Postdoctoral Research Fellowship

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National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship

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Kavli Fellow

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