Principal Investigators
Postdocs
Sebastian Balser
Alumni
Colin P. Brocks
Matthew Lacroix
Nicholas DeWeerd
Kerry C. Rippy
Brian Reeves
Tyler T. Clikeman
B.A.: University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD
Ph.D.: October 2015, “Modifying Electronic and Solid-State Properties of Fullerenes, Polycyclic Aromatic Hydro-carbons, and Perylene Diimides.”
Karlee P. Castro
B.A.: Metropolitan State College of Denver, Denver, CO
Ph.D.: October 2015, “Trifluoromethylated Fullerenes and Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons
and Anaerobically Milled Silicon Nanoparticles.”
Eric. V. Bukovsky
B.A.: Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO
Ph.D.: August 2015, “Fluorinated Materials Synthesis and Characterization for Energy Storage and Energy Conversion Applications.”
Long K. San
B.A.: University of Colorado Denver, Denver, CO
Ph.D.: May 2015, “Strong Fullerene and Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon Electron Acceptors with Perfluorinated Substituents.”
Bryon W. Larson
B.A.: Centenary College, Shreveport, LA
Ph.D.: September 2013, “Synthesis and Characterization of Fluorine-Containing C60 Derivatives and their Charge Carrier Photo-physics in Organic Photovoltaics.”
James B. Whitaker
B.A.: Colorado College, Colorado Springs, CO
Ph.D.: September 2013, “Preparation, Regioselective Chemistry, and Electronic Properties of Perfluoroalkyl-fullerenes.”
Amanda Pluntze
B.A.: Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
M.S.: June 2013, “Synthesis and Characterization of the 1,2- 1,7- and 1,12- Isomers of B12H10(NH3)2 and B12F10(NH3)2“
Dmitry V. Peryshkov
B.A.: Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia
Ph.D.: December 2010, “Direct fluorination of K2B12H12 and Synthesis and Characterization of Metal Salts of B12F122−.”
Natalia B. Shustova
B.A.: Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia
Ph.D.: September 2010, “Fluorine-Containing Fullerenes and Endometallofullerenes: Synthesis, Structure, and Spectroscopic Characterization.”
Samira Caamaño
B.A.: Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Córdoba, Argentina
Ph.D.: June 2009, “Synthesis, Properties, and Applications of Single-Component Anion-Exchange Materials.”
Igor V. Kuvychko
B.A.: Higher Chemical College, Moscow, Russia
Ph.D.: April 2009, “Chloro-, Fluoro-, and Perfluoroalkylfullerenes.”
Yoshihiro Kobayashi
B.A.: Kansai University, Osaka, Japan
Ph.D.: January 2008, “Selective Two-Electron Reductive Defluorination of 1-Me-CB11F11− and Related Anions: Synthesis and Characterization of Salts of 1-Me-12-R-CB11F10− and Related Anions.”
Jennifer A. Davis
B.A.: University of Tennessee, Chattanooga, TN
M.S.: 2008, “Generation and Characterization of Halogenated Boron-Containing Icosahedral Anions.”
Gretchen N. Hebert
B.A.: St. Olaf College, Northfield, MN
Ph.D.: January 2004, “Detection and Quantification of Low Concentrations of Aqueous Anions Using Infrared Spectroscopy and Mass Spectrometry.”
Lisa M. Dysleski
B.A.: Mary Washington College, Fredericksburg, VA
Ph.D.: January 2003, “Development of Redox-Recyclable Ion Exchange Materials For the Removal and Recovery of Heavy Metal Contaminants from Aqueous Media.”
Elisha D. Kosak
B.A.: University of Southern Colorado, Peublo, CO
M.S.: December 2002, “Determination of Pseudohalide Anions at ppb Levels and a Chemical Warfare Agent Hydrolysis Product at Sub-ppm Levels in Aqueous Samples by Attenuated Total Reflectance Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy.”
Brady J. Clapsaddle
B.A.: University of St. Thomas, Saint Paul, MN
Ph.D.: January 2002, “Synthesis and Characterization of Tetraalkylated and Functionalized Polyalkylated Ferrocenes and Their Applications for Redox-Recyclable Extraction and Detection of Aqueous Anions.”
Mathew A. Odom
B.A.: Fort Lewis College, Durango, CO
Ph.D.: December 2001, “Development of Strategies for the Detection, Extraction, and Recovery of Aqueous Anions Using Highly Selective Redox-Recyclable Materials.”
Benjamin G. Nolan
B.A.: Bowdoin College, Brunswick, ME
Ph.D.: May 2001, “Polyfluoro-alkoxyaluminates and Borates as New Weakly Coordinating Anions and as Components of Battery Electrolytes.”
Anthony J. Lupinetti
B.A.: University of Delaware, Newark, DE
Ph.D.: Decmeber 1999, “Fluorination of closo-Dodecaheteroborane Anions: New Superweak Anions and Non-classical Metal Carbonyls: An Appropriate Definition.”
Alexander E. Gash
B.A.: University of California at Davis, Davis, CA
Ph.D.: Decmeber 1999, “Alkali-Metal-Intercalated Transition-Metal Chalcogenides as Solid-State Redox-Recyclable Extractants for Heavy Metal Ions; Synthesis and Characterization of Group IVB Metal Bis(Hydrogen Monothiophosphate): Heavy Metal Selective Ion-Exchange Materials.”
Jennifer F. Clark
B.A.: University of Colorado, Boulder, CO
Ph.D.: Decmeber 1999, “Design, Synthesis, and Evaluation of Redox-Recyclable Organometallic Extractants for the Recovery of Ionic Radionuclides from Aqueous Waste Streams.”
C. Kevin Chambliss
B.A.: Ouachita Baptist University, Arkadelphia, AR
Ph.D.: Decmeber 1998, “Investigation and Development of Liquid-Liquid Extraction Systems for the Removal of Pertechnetate from Aqueous Nuclear Waste Simulants.”
Kristina M. Rohal (now Kristina M. Gansle)
B.A.: Bethany College, Bethany, WV
Ph.D.: Decmeber 1998, “Redox-Recyclable Extraction and Recovery. A New Strategy for the Separation and Recovery of Aqueous Ions.”
John W. Hammel
B.A.: University of Tennessee, Chattanooga, TN
M.S.: Decmeber 1998, “Synthesis and Charac-terization of Copper(I) Polycarbonyl Complexes.”
Juston J. Rockwell
B.A.: Ft. Lewis College, Durango, CO
Ph.D.: May 1998, “The Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications of New Weakly Coordinating Anions.”
Thomas J. Barbarich
B.A.: Wayne St. University, Detroit, MI
Ph.D.: May 1998, “Fluoroalkoxide Aluminates as Weakly Coordinating Anions. Significant O–H…CF Hydrogen Bonding.”
Jeffrey J. Rack
B.A.: Clemsen University, Clemson, SC
Ph.D.: May 1996, “The Synthesis and Characterization of Nonclassical Transition Metal Carbonyl Complexes.”
Dawn M. Van Seggen
B.A.: Colgate University, Hamilton, NY
Ph.D.: December 1994, “Weakly Coordinating Anions.”
Carol S. Thomas
B.A.: Montana State University, Bozeman, MT
M.S.: May 1994, “Binding of Proteins to Titanium and its Alloys.”
Paul K. Hurlburt
B.A.: Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
Ph.D.: May 1993, “Coordinative Unsaturation of Metals Using the OTeF5− Ligand.”
Eric P. Sullivan, Jr.
B.A.: Middlebury College, Middlebury, VT
Ph.D.: December 1990, “Spectroscopic Studies of Iron Isobacteriochlorins: Siroheme Model Compounds.”
Mark R. Colsman
B.A.: Hope College, Holland, MI
Ph.D.: December 1989, “The Application of OTeF5−, B(OTeF5)4−, and OC(CF3)3− as Weakly Coordinating Anions.”
Patti J. Kellett (formerly Patti K. Miller)
B.A.: Furman University, Greenville, SC
Ph.D.: May 1989, “Spectroscopic and Structural Studies of OTeF5− Compounds.”
Mark D. Noirot
B.A.: University of Colorado, Boulder, CO
Ph.D.: May 1988, “Synthesis of Useful OTeF5)4− Metathesis Reagents and Applications of the Weakly Coordinating Anion B(OTeF5)4−.”
Ronald G. Thompson
B.A.: Abilene Christian University, Abilene, TX
Ph.D.: December 1987, “Electrochemical and Ligand Affinity Properties of Metallohydroporphyrins.”
Michael J. Pawlik
B.A.: University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
Ph.D.: December 1987, “A Study of the Magnetic, Electronic, and Structural Properties of Iron Porphyrins and Hydro-porphyrins.”
Kim M. Long (now: Kim L. Moore)
B.A.: Creighton University, Omaha, NE
Ph.D.: May 1987, “Comparison of Biologically Relevant Properties of Iron(II) Porphyrins and Hydro-porphyrins.”
Kent D. Abney
B.A.: Ball State University, Muncie, IN
Ph.D.: May 1987, “Synthesis and Characterization of Main Group and Low Valent Metal Carbonyl Teflates.”