Jaclyn Brusso
Director, Biochemistry Program and Full Professor
Chemistry
University of Ottawa
Canada
Biography
Dr. Brusso's research focuses on understanding and, ultimately, controlling the self-assembly of complex p-conjugated molecular architectures with tailored functionalities. The two main areas of research are: i) the design and synthesis of liquid crystalline radicals (LCR) and ii) the development of conjugated macromolecules.
Research Interest
Organic and Biological Chemistry Materials chemistry Synthetic chemistry Conjugated macromolecules Liquid crystalline radicals Discotic liquid crystals Heterocyclic materials Donors and acceptors Organic electronics Functional materials