Unveiling molecular enigmas in chemical solutions

Discovering the forces and structures within atoms and molecules enabled us to create materials with novel properties. Yet, we often must rely on assumptions to describe molecular processes in liquids, many of which happen in aqueous environments. Understanding the complex molecular interactions occurring within liquids could enhance our knowledge of chemical and biological processes, e.g., inside the human body, and improve climate models. For example, it is a mystery why biological molecules exhibit single-handedness (their mirror image is rarely found in nature). By spectroscopic measurement of electrons emitted from molecules upon light irradiation, I study the electronic structure of atoms and molecules in solution that govern chemical reactivity. Working my way from simple ions toward the building blocks of modern chemistry and biology, I aim for a fundamental understanding of molecular processes in liquids.

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