Dr. Sharon Glotzer

Biography

Sharon C. Glotzer is the Stuart W. Churchill Collegiate Professor and John W. Cahn Distinguished University Professor at the University of Michigan in the Department of Chemical Engineering. Her work focuses on the manipulation of matter at the molecular, nanoparticle, and colloidal levels to create “designer” structures. Glotzer investigates the fundamental principles of nanoscale systems and the building blocks of self-assembly, aiming to control the assembly process to engineer new materials. Her groundbreaking contributions have shaped the theoretical and experimental foundations of nanoparticle self-assembly, leading to significant advances in understanding the assembly of colloidal particles. Prof. Glotzer has received multiple prestigious awards, including the Irving Langmuir Award from the American Physical Society and the Peter Debye Award from the American Chemical Society, for her innovative research in physics and chemical engineering. She is also a Clarivate Citation Laureate, recognized for her impactful contributions to the field, and has been elected to several professional organizations, including the National Academy of Engineering and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Glotzer is devoted to mentoring young scientists and continues to disseminate groundbreaking research through engaging lectures and influential publications.

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