Name:
Amanda J Morris
Country:
USA
City:
Blacksburg
State/Province:
VA
ACS Member:
true
Local Section:
L205,Virginia Blue Ridge
International Chapter:
Technical Division Membership:
D517,Inorganic Chemistry Division;D525,Physical Chemistry Division;D527,Professional Relations Division;D536,Catalysis Science and Technology ;D537,Division of Energy and Fuels
Technical Division Membership Emeritus:
Subdivision Member:
G17,Solid State Subdivision;I25,Energy Subdivision;J17,Nanoscience Subdivision;M17,Sustainable Energy and Environment Subdivision;M27,Gay & Transgender Chemists & Allies Subdivision
ACS Activities:
Company/Institution Name:
Career Stage:
Professional
Research and Special Interests:
Amanda Morris is currently an Assistant Professor of Inorganic and Energy Chemistry at Virginia Tech University. Her research education conducted at Penn State University (B.S.), Johns Hopkins University (PhD), and Princeton University (Postdoctoral) has been focused on addressing critical environmental issues with fundamental science including water remediation, solar energy harvesting and storage, and carbon dioxide conversion. As her publication record shows, Morris is a classically trained photo-electrochemist with demonstrated success utilizing various techniques (cyclic voltammetry, spectroelectrochemistry, and pulsed-laser spectroscopy) to explore new frontiers in renewable energy. Her research group’s current focus is on two aspects of solar energy conversion: solar energy storage through artificial photosynthesis and next generation solar cells. More specifically, the work investigates metal organic framework photo-electrocatalysis, hybrid bulk heterojunction solar cells, and quantum dot sensitized solar cells.
Area of Expertise:
Physical Inorganic Chemistry, Laser Spectroscopy, Electrochemistry, Metal-Organic Frameworks, Metal Oxide Nanoparticles, Dye Sensitized Solar Cells, Hybrid Bulk Heterojunction Solar Cells, Quantum Dot Sensitized Solar Cells, Carbon Dioxide Reduction
Years of Expertise:
1-5