Bradley D. Fahlman

Brad Fahlman is a professor of chemistry in the department of chemistry and biochemistry at Central Michigan University (CMU). He received a B.Sc. with high honors from the University of Regina (in Saskatchewan) in 1996. He was awarded a Ph.D. from Rice University in 2000 (adviser Prof. Andrew R. Barron) for his work on the organometallic synthesis of volatile Group 13 compounds and their application for thin-film growth via chemical vapor deposition. His research interests include the synthesis and characterization of organometallic hafnium precursor compounds for thin-film microelectronics applications (high-k dielectrics), quantum dots for advanced display applications, as well as the development of novel C/Si hybrid nanostructures, doped metal oxide nanoparticles, and solid electrolytes for metal-ion battery and supercapacitor applications. Dr. Fahlman’s research has been supported by the National Science Foundation, Department of Defense (U.S. Army Tank Automotive Research Development & Engineering Center), Research Corporation, and the Dreyfus Foundation. He is co-author of more than 65 peer reviewed publications and has delivered more than 85 presentations. In addition, Dr. Fahlman is the Editor-in-Chief of Chemistry in Context (McGraw Hill/American Chemical Society) and sole author of Materials Chemistry (Springer), currently in its third edition and recognized by a national textbook excellence award from the Text & Academic Authors Association.