Our Physical research covers a wide range of systems. Experimental and theoretical work features nanomaterials and devices, biophysical chemistry, atmospheric and environmental chemistry, the use of high resolution rovibronic spectra to characterize transition states, single molecule and single quantum dot spectroscopy, and condensed phase molecular dynamics.

Moungi Bawendi named a member of the 2025 Class of “Great Immigrants, Great Americans” by the Carnegie Corporation
Bawendi is one of 20 distinguished naturalized American citizens chosen in honor of contributions that have enriched society and helped to strengthen democracy.