Welcome to the home page of the organometallic, surface, and solid state research group at the University of Michigan's Chemistry Department led by Prof Mark M. Banaszak Holl. Clicking on the graphics on this page will provide you with information regarding the group's research in the areas of organometallic chemistry or the structure and reactivity of interfaces.  The organometallic chemistry revolves around the chemistry of germanium.The studies of interfaces include the Si/SiO₂ and metal/SiO₂ interfaces which are of prime importance in modern computer devices.  The development of model systems to aid in the complicated spectroscopic assignments of solid/solid interfaces is one important aspect of this work.  We also perform direct measurements on active devices to gain an understanding of the dynamic and static chemical changes that occur as a function of device operation.  We have recently begun studying biological interfaces and drug delivery systems as they relate to chemotherapy treatments for breast and colon cancer.

The talented scientists working in the group have diverse professional backgrounds and interests. Given the interdisciplinary nature of the research projects, the differing perspectives of inorganic, physical, organic, and analytical chemists are all extremely valuable to the overall group dynamic.