Research Statement
We synthesize, characterize by diffraction methods, and then measure the physical properties of solid-state compounds, in particular metal chalcogenides (S, Se, Te). We emphasize the tellurides, because their bonding modes and physical properties differ markedly from those of the sulfides and selenides. Transport, optical, and magnetic properties are measured. We also carry out theoretical calculations to correlate structure, bonding, and physical properties.
Selected Publications
Mitchell, K. & Ibers, J. A. Rare-Earth Transition-Metal Chalcogenides. Chem. Rev. 102, 1929-1953 (2002).
Huang, F. Q., Flaschenriem, C., Brazis, P., Kannewurf, C. R. & Ibers, J. A. Synthesis, Structure, Electrical Properties, and Band Structure Calculations of TiAsTe. Inorg. Chem. 42, 3194-3198 (2003).
Mitchell, K., Huang, F. Q., McFarland, A. D., Haynes, C. L., Somers, R. C., Van Duyne, R. P. & Ibers, J. A. The CsLnMSe3 Semiconductors (Ln = Rare-Earth Element, Y; M = Zn, Cd, Hg). Inorg. Chem. 42, 4109-4116 (2003).
Huang, F. Q., Somers, R. C., McFarland, A. D., Van Duyne, R. P. & Ibers, J. A. Syntheses, structures, optical properties, and theoretical calculations of Cs2Bi2ZnS5, Cs2Bi2CdS5, and Cs2Bi2MnS5. J. Solid State Chem. 174, 334-341 (2003).
Most Significant Awards
American Chemical Society Award in Inorganic Chemistry, 1979
Sherman Fairchild Distinguished Scholar, California Institute of Technology, 1981-1982
Elected to the U.S. National Academy of Sciences, 1984
Elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences, 1991
American Chemical Society Award for Distinguished Service in the Advancement of Inorganic Chemistry, 1992
Linus Pauling Medal, sponsored by the Puget Sound, Oregon, and Portland Sections of the American Chemical Society, 1994
California Institute of Technology Distinguished Alumni Award, 1997
Luigi Sacconi Medal, Italian Chemical Society, 1999
Bailar Medal, University of Illinois, 1999
Martin J. Buerger Award, American Crystallographic Association, 2002
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