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Research at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering is not divided into siloed departments but spans interdisciplinary research themes. UChicago PME researchers are advancing impactful research in energy, sustainability, quantum computing, cancer therapies, immunoengineering, and much more.

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Laura Gagliardi

Richard and Kathy Leventhal Professor in the UChicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering

 

Expertise: Quantum Chemical Methods Development, Catalysis, Spectroscopy, Photochemistry, Gas Separation, Actinides, Quantum Materials

 

Meet PME’s Quantum Faculty

Milos Simic

Neubauer Family Assistant Professor of Molecular Engineering in the UChicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering

 

Expertise: Early Detection and Treatment of Neurodegenerative Disorders (Alzheimer's, Parkinson's), Synthetic Biology, Neuroinflammation, Brain-Targeted Therapies

 

Meet PME’s Immunoengineering Faculty

Junhong Chen

Crown Family Professor of Molecular Engineering in the UChicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering

 

Expertise: Sensors for PFAS in Water, Chemical and Biological Sensors, Energy Devices

 

Meet PME’s Materials Systems Faculty

Current Research

Researchers tune a recipe for topological superconductors by choreographing electron interactions

By adjusting the ratio of two ingredients, UChicago PME & WVU scientists can switch exotic quantum states on and off in materials highly desired for quantum computing.

Study reveals microscopic origins of surface noise limiting diamond quantum sensors

A new theoretical study led by researchers at UChicago and Argonne National Laboratory has identified the microscopic mechanisms by which diamond surfaces affect the quantum coherence of nitrogen-vacancy (NV) centers.

Researchers use failed batteries to fight “forever chemicals”

Studying how battery components degrade created a powerful new way to destroy PFAS.

Turning crystal flaws into quantum highways: a new route towards scalable solid-state qubits

In a new theoretical study, published in npj Computational Materials researchers show that crystal dislocations — line defects long regarded as imperfections — can instead serve as powerful building blocks for quantum interconnects.

Research reinvents MXene synthesis

A 40-year-old forgotten paper helped develop a faster, more efficient method of building futuristic 2D materials at a fraction of the cost.

Research upturns assumptions about battery failure

New insights into single-crystal cathode degradation point to longer-lasting, safer batteries.

Photographer John Zich shooting Meng Lab

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Paul Dailing
PME media liaison for sustainability, climate, energy, materials, immunology, arts/science, community outreach
dailing@uchicago.edu
312.444.0354

Tyler Prich
PME/UChicago media liaison for quantum engineering, quantum internet, investment in quantum architecture
tprich@uchicago.edu
773.834.8326

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PME/UChicago media liaison for immunoengineering, cell and gene therapy, vaccine and immunotherapy development
mikeherbst@uchicago.edu
708.381.9550

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PME senior strategic communications, media & marketing leader
melissaabraham@uchicago.edu

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