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Applications of Inorganic, Organometallic, & Main Group Chemistry towards problems in Energy, Materials, and Catalysis Chemistry
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…..because there’s so much more than carbon and hydrogen<\/em>…..<\/p>\n

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About Dr. Protasiewicz<\/a><\/h2>\n
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Active Research Areas<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Area 1: \u00a0Inorganic-Organic Hybrid Materials for Optoelectronic & Energy applications<\/h4>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 Example Project Conjugated Materials Featuring Inorganic\u00a0Elements<\/a><\/h5>\n

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Area 2:\u00a0 Flame Retardant Ions (FRIONs) for safer lithium ion batteries<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n
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\u00a0 Example Project Designing New Materials for Increased Safety of\u00a0Lithium Ion Batteries<\/a><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n

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Area 3. \u00a0Catalysis involving Main Group & Transition Metal Chemistry<\/em><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 Example Project Secondary Bonding and\u00a0Hypervalent Organoiodine(III) Complexes<\/a><\/h5>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 Example Project New Ligands for Catalysis based on\u00a0meta-Terphenyls<\/a><\/h5>\n
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Reunion with Former Group Members in Atlanta Spring ACS Meeting 2026<\/a><\/h2>\r\n\t\t \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Enjoyed catching up over dinner with former PhD student, Professor Rhett Smith (Clemson University) and his students (\"my academic grandchildren\") as well as my former postdoctoral associate, Professor Robert Gilliard (MIT) while at the 2026 Spring National ACS meeting in Atlanta.\u00a0 Robert was also an undergraduate researcher with Rhett...<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Cover art & VIP status for PhD candidate Alexander Stone!<\/a><\/h2>\r\n\t\t \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Xander's paper is selected as\r\nBOTH cover art & VIP status for the\r\nEuropean Journal of Inorganic Chemistry!\r\n<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Anthony Kornokovich presents 4th year talk to the Department<\/a><\/h2>\r\n\t\t \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Congrats to PhD candidate Anthony Kornokovich from Dr P's group on delivering an exciting 4th year talk to the Department!\r\n<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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High School ACS SEED Poster Session<\/a><\/h2>\r\n\t\t \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

High school student Youssaf Rouiha at his poster along with his mentor Dr. Robert Gilliard at the 2016 ACS SEED poster session at Case Western Reserve University. \u00a0In so little time, Youssaf has went from no lab experience to making stable carbenes!\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Dr. Robert Gilliard becomes SciFinder Future Leader<\/a><\/h2>\r\n\t\t \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Congrats to Robert! \u00a0 One of 25 or so \u00a0awardees from across the world. \u00a0Applications for this distinction are chosen\u00a0based on\u00a0academic accomplishment, a commitment to research and an appreciation of research information. His award includes:\r\n\r\n \tAll-expense-paid trip to Columbus, OH\r\n \tAll-expense-paid trip to Philadelphia, PA to attend the 252nd\u00a0ACS...<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Dr. Robert Gilliard makes Forbes 30 under 30 list<\/a><\/h2>\r\n\t\t \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Dr. Robert Gilliard, postdoc in our group, makes Forbes list of 30 under 30 in the sciences!\r\n\r\nhttp:\/\/thedaily.case.edu\/news\/cwru-student-postdoc-make-forbes-30-under-30-list\/<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Dr. P. elected 2016 Chair-elect of ACS Div. Inorg. Chem.<\/a><\/h2>\r\n\t\t \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Dr. P. elected 2016 Chair-elect of ACS Division of Inorganic Chemistry\r\n \r\nThe Division of Inorganic Chemistry represents a diverse body of scientists who come together to understand and promote the richness of the chemistry of the elements. Molecular biologists, materials scientists, and many types of chemists are members of this...<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Dr. P. invited as Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (FRSC)\r\n \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nDear Professor Protasiewicz\r\n\r\nInvitation to become a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry\r\n\r\nThe Royal Society of Chemistry is the world\u2019s leading chemistry community, advancing excellence in the chemical sciences. We have 49,000 members worldwide, who we represent and...<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Dr. P. has been named as a 2013\u00a0ACS Fellow<\/a>!<\/p>\n

Selection Criteria<\/a>
\nThe selection of ACS Fellows is based on documented excellence and leadership in\u00a0both<\/b>\u00a0of two areas: (1) science, the profession, education, and\/or management,\u00a0and<\/b>\u00a0(2) volunteer service in the ACS community.\u00a0 Nomination documents must address\u00a0both<\/b>\u00a0of these areas.<\/p>\n

(1) Excellence and leadership that have a lasting beneficial impact in science, the profession, education, and\/or management.\u00a0 Appropriate activities might include, but are not limited to, the following:<\/p>\n

\tOutstanding and creative contributions to scientific research;<\/p>\n

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