Welcome to the Matzger Lab!
Our research lies at the interface of several areas, bridging materials chemistry with classic domains including organic synthesis, analytical science, and coordination chemistry. Our interdisciplinary team synthesizes polymers, explosives, and organized assemblies and studies their properties using both experimental and computational approaches. By targeting unique compounds with novel methodologies, we discover and characterize materials with groundbreaking properties. At the heart of our group, we leverage the power of crystallization to influence materials properties, employing concepts in polymorphism, multicomponent crystallization, and the development of porous materials. Individual students develop broad expertise as they dive deeply into synthetic, analytical, or applied work according to their skills and interests.
News and Announcements
- September 2026
Nick successfully defended his dissertation. Congratulations, Dr. Tomalia!
Check out our recent work on approximating standard formation enthalpies of porous Metal–Organic Frameworks and in situ analysis and computation of thermal MOF activation.
- August 2026
We are excited to announce that our most recent work on switchable energetics has been published and discussed in a C&E News article.
We are also excited to announce that Regan has officially joined the lab! Welcome to the team, Regan!
- July 2026
Congratulations to Hochul for defending his thesis! Congrats, Dr. Woo!
- May 2026
We are excited to welcome Andrew Templeton, who officially joined, and Regan Emlet, who is rotating over the summer! We are excited to have both of you!
- April 2026
Congratulations to Julia, Will, and Yulia for successful third-year seminars. Your talks were amazing!
Congratulations to Ryan for passing gateway!
Congratulations to Yulia and Julia for recieving the PPG Spring/ Summer Research Fellowship and Alumni Fund Outstanding Graduate Student Research Award! Well Deserved!
Professor Matzger Contact Information
Phone: 734-615-6627
Email: [email protected]
Address: 2823 Chemistry, 930 N. University, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-1055