Matthew Y. Sfeir

Matthew Y. Sfeir

Professor

School of Chemistry & Biochemistry
School of Materials Science & Engineering

Email: msfeir3@gatech.edu

Website: https://chemistry.gatech.edu/people/matthew-sfeir

Keywords: photonics, optoelectronics, semiconductors

Degrees:

  • PhD in Chemical Physics, Columbia University
  • BS in Physical Chemistry, University of Chicago

Bio

Matthew Y. Sfeir is the Georgia Power Chair in Energy Efficiency with appointments in the Schools of Chemistry and Biochemistry and Materials Science and Engineering at Georgia Tech. His research focuses on macromolecular and nanoscale materials with unconventional functional properties for sustainable energy technologies. He has published more than 150 scientific papers and is also recognized for his commitment to science communication and mentorship, helping researchers effectively communicate complex scientific ideas.

Honors & Awards

  • Battelle Inventor of the Year (2018)
  • Web of Science Highly Cited Researcher (2019)
  • Experimental Physics Investigator, Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation (2023)