The Hodges Research Group is broadly interested in the synthesis and applications of new inorganic solids, with a particular emphasis on microporous oxides, metal chalcogenides, and multi-anion materials for energy-related applications including thermoelectrics and heterogeneous catalysis. Members of the group learn a variety of synthesis and characterization techniques, and also have opportunities to study the properties of newly discovered compounds. The research programs are designed to impart lab members with skillsets that will translate to a diverse range of career paths.
Microporous Oxides
Mixed-metal oxides and zeolitic materials with challenging combinations of elements using innovative synthetic methods.
Materials Discovery
Exploratory synthesis of narrow gap semiconductors and multi-anion materials using high-temperature flux approaches.
Material Applications
Thermoelectrics and gas-phase heterogeneous catalysis of newly discovered materials.
