THOMAS A. SCHMEDAKE, PH.D.
Thomas A. Schmedake, PH.D.
Professor and Interim Chair
Chemistry
Education:
- B.S.: Knox College
- Ph.D.: University of Wisconsin
- Post-doc: UC San Diego
Field of Interest:
Inorganic Chemistry
Research Focus:
Synthesis of novel silicon containing compounds and materials, especially compounds or complexes in which silicon is used as a substitute for a carbon atom or a transition metal. Specific focus areas include redox-active hexacoordinate silicon complexes, silicon heterocycles, and silicon-based conducting polymers.