Kacie Liwosz, PhD

Throughout my career as an Inorganic-Materials chemist, I have focused my research on spectroscopic techniques and the use of new and interesting materials for solar energy conversion. In particular, researching the optimization of the multiple processes necessary for the efficient use of solar energy. I also have a passion for sharing my enthusiasm and love of science with learners of all ages, including my own 3 children.

• PhD, Chemistry, University at Buffalo, 2013
• BS, Chemistry, Rochester Institute of Technology, 2008

• Buffalo Public Schools Office of Parent and Family Engagement VIP Parent Award (2023)
• D’Youville’s 4th Annual Research Day Outstanding Poster Presentation (2017)

• General Chemistry
• Inorganic Chemistry
• Materials Chemistry
• Optical Spectroscopy
• Solar Energy Conversion

• Michael D. Clark, Zachery A. Schmidt, Gregory J. Lapp, Hannah R. Dierolf, Kacie Liwosz, and David F. Watson. “Selenorhodamine-Sensitized CuAlO2 Photocathodes That Reduce Protons to Hydrogen under Visible Illumination” ACS Applied Engineering Materials 2024 2 (8), 2190-2200 https://pubs.acs.org/doi/full/10.1021/acsaenm.4c00368
• Liwosz, Kacie. “Weight (chemistry).” AccessScience, McGraw Hill, 2023. https://doi.org/10.1036/1097-8542.743333
• Liwosz, Kacie. “Acid-base indicator.” AccessScience, McGraw Hill, 2023. https://doi.org/10.1036/1097-8542.004600
• Sabatini, Randy; Eckenhoff, William; Orchard, Alexandra; Liwosz, Kacie; Detty, Michael; Watson, David; McCamant, David; and Eisenberg, Richard. “From Seconds to Femtoseconds: Solar Hydrogen Production and Transient Absorption of Chalcogenorhodamine Dyes.” Journal of the American Chemical Society, 2014. https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/ja503053s