Welcome to Jason Locklin's group at The University of Georgia
The research programs in my laboratory are centered on the investigation and development of novel materials and methods for the precise control of organic molecular assemblies, both in solution and on surfaces as ultrathin films. Our research activities involve organic and polymer synthesis, surface sensitive characterization techniques, nano- and micropatterning, and materials and device characterization. The approach we take is multidisciplinary, which involves chemistry, physics, bioengineering, and materials science. The devices of interest currently are enzymatic biofuel cells, smart polymer actuators, hybrid organic photovoltaic cells, and chemical and biological sensors. These devices are used as tools to investigate fundamental interfacial phenomena and to obtain a better understanding of inter- and intramolecular interactions that govern thin film architecture. They are also of practical interest for nano- and microscale electronics, low cost and large area flexible plastic circuits, displays and disposable sensors.
Latest News:
April 2008: Congratulations to Bethany Wigington and Ken Yamamoto!
Bethany won the L.B. "Buck" Rogers award for Outstanding Undergraduate Research Award. This award is given to the best undergraduate student research work performed during this academic year.
Ken won the Alfred W. Scott, Sr. Award.
This award is given to a junior (rising senior) who is a B.S. Chemistry
Major (professional degree) and is based upon their performance in our
upper level classes.
January 2008: Welcome to our newest members! Gareth Sheppard and Kyle Sontag are from Chemistry and Abul "Shameem" Giasuddin is from Biological and Agricultural Engineering.
Research Interests:
Organic and polymer synthesis, ultrathin films, stimuli responsive surfaces, surface spectroscopy, enzymatic biofuel cells, organic electronics, surface-initiated polymerization, soft lithography
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