We develop new organic and inorganic molecules and materials with interesting properties that may find applications in electronics, photonics, catalysis, and other areas. We make the materials, characterize them, and study their properties, often in collaborations. We develop diverse materials - solid-state structures, polymers, gels, glasses, liquid crystals, etc. - to address interesting scientific and engineering problems. Some of our projects are aimed a combating environmental problems or improving alternative energy applications, such as solar energy conversion and hydrogen fuel cells.