CBC Colloquium Series: "Advancing 2D Conductive MOFs via Molecular Approaches"

Presenter:  

Dr. Jihye Park

Professor of Chemistry

University of Minnesota

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Abstract: 

2D electrically conductive metal-organic frameworks (EC-MOFs) represent a distinctive class of porous electronic materials with significant potential in applications ranging from energy storage to advanced electronics. However, their broader impact has been limited by the constrained diversity of structural motifs and chemical functionalities. In this talk, I will present our research efforts demonstrating how molecular approaches drive the advancement of EC-MOFs by tailoring their electronic properties and functionalities. These strategies include novel linker design and post-synthetic modifications that leverage coordination chemistry to introduce functional molecules, enabling precise control over electronic, chemical, physical, and optical properties. By systematically exploring the structure-property-performance relationships, we aim to establish guiding principles for the rational design of high-performance EC-MOF materials tailored for emerging applications. 

Bio:

Jihye Park is an Associate Professor of Chemistry at the University of Minnesota. She started her independent career at University of Colorado prior to 2026. She received a PhD in Chemistry from Texas A&M University in 2016 under the guidance of Professor Hong-Cai (Joe) Zhou. She conducted her postdoctoral research in Professor Zhenan Bao's laboratory in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Stanford University. Her research program is acknowledged by receiving awards, including the ONR Young Investigator Program and ACS Polymeric Materials: Science and Engineering Early Investigator.