Scott R Oliver
Professor
Physical & Biological Sciences Division
Professor
Faculty
Physical Sciences Building
162
Physical Sciences Bldg 162 (Office)
Physical Sciences Bldg 147 (Lab)
Physical Sciences Bldg 165 (X-ray Lab)
2024-25: by appointment
Chemistry
B.Sc. Chemistry, University of Toronto, graduated with distinction
Ph.D. Inorganic Chemistry, University of Toronto, Department of Chemistry
Postdoctoral NSERC Fellow, Harvard University, Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology
Cationic inorganic materials for environmental cleanup; biomaterials; powder and single crystal X-ray diffraction
Materials Chemistry for Environmental and Biological Applications
The Oliver group has a broad range research interests in materials science, nanotechnology and inorganic chemistry. We have developed a series of materials that bear a cationic charge, which we call SLUG-n (n = 1 to 65 so far). The open space inside these hosts contain anions that can be exchanged for environmentally hazardous anions, both heavy metal inorganic and organic. We are studying a variety of anionic pollutants including perchlorate, pertechnetate and chromate.
We are also working on a new method of biodiesel and hydrogen generation, for a truly green source of energy. Our studies are very interdisciplinary, as it combines inorganic, materials and analytical chemistry. We use a variety of characterization techniques, both within our group and across campus. Please visit our research webpage (http://oliver.chemistry.ucsc.edu) for more information.
I teach a variety of courses in inorganic, materials and analytical chemistry.
