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Tobias Hanrath is a Croll Professor at Cornell University in the Engineering Department, specializing in the fundamental study of optoelectronic properties of semiconductor nanocrystals. He earned his B.S. from the University of Tulsa in 2000, an M.S. from the University of Texas at Austin in 2002, and a Ph.D. also from the University of Texas at Austin in 2004. He has served as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at MIT in 2005 and TU Eindhoven in the Netherlands from 2006 to 2007 before joining Cornell. His research focuses on the vital role of nanostructured materials in energy technologies, particularly for solar energy conversion and energy storage devices. The work on semiconductor nanocrystals explores the implications of quantum confinement effects that allow for engineering material properties through meticulous adjustments in size, shape, composition, and surface chemistry. Beyond his research, Hanrath is committed to integrating educational outreach with research initiatives. He takes on an advisory role for the Cornell University Sustainable Design team and is involved in various academic courses including ChemE 3130 and ChemE 7920, reflecting his dedication to merging teaching with current research developments.
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