• Analytical & Bioanalytical Chemistry: microscopy, spectroscopy
• Nanoscience & Materials Chemistry: molecular plasmonics, nanomaterials
• Chemical Biology: biophysical spectroscopy
• Experimental Physical Chemistry: ultrafast vibrational spectroscopy
• Chemical Physics, Spectroscopy: super-resolution microscopy
• Energy & Catalysis

Research Summary

Research in our group focuses on developing and applying Raman spectroscopic techniques to determine how nanoscale local environments impact chemical reaction dynamics. Our research is highly interdisciplinary, investigating current problems at the interface of chemistry, biology, and materials science. We firmly believe that science needs a diversity of views and experiences, and we are committed to advocacy while providing an inclusive, collaborative, and respectful environment. 

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Education

• B.S. Carleton College, 2004
• Ph.D. University of California, Berkeley, 2009, (Richard Mathies)
• Post Doctorate Northwestern University, 2010-2013 (Richard P. Van Duyne)

Recent News

• Frontiera, Massari, Pomerantz, and Tonks promoted to full professor
• Associate Professor Renee Frontiera receives Department of Energy grant for solar photochemistry research

Honors and Awards

• Time-Resolved Vibrational Spectroscopy Young Investigator Award, 2023 
• Blavatnik National Award for Young Scientists, Finalist, 2022 
• American Physical Society Future of Chemical Physics Lectureship Award, 2021 
• Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award, 2019 Guillermo E. Borja Career Development Award, 2019 
• Journal of Physical Chemistry C Lectureship, 2018 
• James L. Kinsey Memorial Lectureship, Rice University, 2018 
• DOE Early Career Award, 2017 
• Chemical & Engineering News Talented 12, honoring 12 “path-paving scientists”, 2017 
• 3M Non-Tenured Faculty Award, 2017 
• McKnight Land-Grant Professorship, 2017 - 2019 
• NIH Maximizing Investigators Research Award (MIRA), 2016 NSF CAREER, 2016

Selected Publications

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