Our research interests lie in the area of solid-state chemistry. The unifying theme in the research is the synthesis of novel solid-state materials and the correlation of structure with observed properties.
Biographical Profile
College
College of Arts and Sciences
Department
Chemistry & Biochemistry
Tenure Status
Tenured
International Activity
International Activities
Yes
Type of Activity
Research, Service
Countries
France, Japan
Institutional Focus Areas
Nanotechnology
Extended Residence in Foreign Country
Yes
(Germany)
Speaks Non-English Language
Yes
(German)
Interest Background
Do you include students in your research?
Undergraduates and Graduates
Interest Keywords
Oxides, crystal growth, coordination polymer, polymer nanocomposites, magnetic properties, powder X-ray diffraction, single crystal X-ray diffraction, Structural Concepts and Architectures, X-ray diffraction,
Associate Editor for Journal of Solid State Chemistry
Membership
Sigma Xi
Membership
American Association for the Advancement of Science
Membership
American Chemical Society
Membership
Materials Research Society
1997 - Present
Professional Activity
Section Editor for CHEMTRACTS -Inorganic Chemistry
1997 - 2002
Professional Activity
Editorial Board Member - Solid State Ionics
1998 - Present
Professional Activity
Editorial Board Member - Journal of Alloys and Compounds
2000 - 2004
Professional Activity
Councilor to the South Carolina Academy of Science
2002 - Present
Professional Activity
Editorial Board Member - Journal of the South Carolina Academy of Science
2003 - 2004
Professional Activity
Chair: Solid State Chemistry Subdivision, American Chemical Society, Department of Inorganic Chemistry
2004 - 2006
Professional Activity
Member Users Executive Committee, BNL, CFN
07/2005 - 07/2006
Professional Activity
Vice-President South Carolina Academy of Science
2005 - 2006
Professional Activity
President-elect South Carolina Academy of Science
07/2006 - 07/2007
Professional Activity
President South Carolina Academy of Science
Positions & Appointments
Dates
Description
Institution/Entity
06/1989 - 05/1994
Assistant Professor of Chemistry
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
1993
Paul M. Cook Career Development Professorship
06/1994 - 07/1996
Associate Professor of Chemistry
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
08/1996 - Present
Associate Professor of Chemistry
University of South Carolina
2000 - Present
David W. Robinson Palmetto Professorship
2001
Guest Professor
Shandong Normal University
2003 - 2005
Visiting Professor
Sun Yat-sen University
2008
Visiting Professor
Sun Yat-sen University
Recognition Awards, Honors, & Fellowships
Dates
Type
Description
Foundation/Entity
1989
Award
Camille & Henry Dreyfus New Faculty Award
1994
Award
Exxon Award in Solid State Chemistry
2000
Award
David W. Robinson Palmetto Professorship
2006
Award
USC Educational Foundation Research Award for Science, Mathematics and Enginnering
University of South Carolina
2009
Award
2009 IPMI Henry J. Albert Award
2011
Award
Fellow
American Chemical Society
2012
Award
Southern Chemist Award
Memphis Local ACS Section
2012
Award
Carolina Trustee Professorship Award
University of South Carolina
2017
Award
Breakthrough Leadership in Research Award
Office of the Vice President for Research, University of South Carolina
2019
Award
Carolina Distinguished Professorship
University of South Carolina
1983
Fellowship
Chemistry Fellowship
UC Berkeley
1984
Fellowship
Earle C. Anthony Fellowship
1987
Fellowship
Raychem Fellowship
2011
Fellowship
American Assn. for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
American Assn. for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
1983
Honor
Graduated Magna Cum Laude with Honors
Brown University
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Facilities
Laboratory
Prof. zur Loye has laboratory (bench, hood and desk) space for 12 undergraduate and graduate students as well three instrument rooms housing the X-ray diffractometers, SQUID magnetometer, high temperature tube and box furnaces, and other measurement and analysis systems.
Animal
No.
Clinical
No.
Other
Powder X-ray Diffraction; Rigaku D/Max 2200 High Resolution Powder X-ray diffractometer; Rigaku D/Max 2100 Powder X-ray diffractometer with 1400 C hot stage; Also operated as a fee for service facility. Quantum Design MPMS-5S SQUID Magnetometer; Also operated as a fee for service facility. TA model 2960 simultaneous DTA/TGA Computer interfaced AC conductivity equipment including Schlumberger Model 1260 Impedance Gain-Phase Analyzer and a SI 1287 Electrochemical Interface Vacuum Atmosphere glove boxes to handle air sensitive materials High temperature tube and box furnaces Computer interfaced 4-probe DC conductivity equipment (300 to 10 K), including a Keithly 236 source measure unit and a Leybold CCS 200 closed-cycle helium refrigerator Quantachrome BET surface area measurements System
Major Equipment
Powder X-ray Diffraction; Rigaku D/Max 2200 High Resolution Powder X-ray diffractometer; Rigaku D/Max 2100 Powder X-ray diffractometer with 1400 C hot stage; Also operated as a fee for service facility.
Quantum Design MPMS-5S SQUID Magnetometer; Also operated as a fee for service facility.
TA model 2960 simultaneous DTA/TGA
Computer interfaced AC conductivity equipment including Schlumberger Model 1260 Impedance Gain-Phase Analyzer and a SI 1287 Electrochemical Interface
Vacuum Atmosphere glove boxes to handle air sensitive materials
High temperature tube and box furnaces
Computer interfaced 4-probe DC conductivity equipment (300 to 10 K), including a Keithly 236 source measure unit and a Leybold CCS 200 closed-cycle helium refrigerator