Phone: (925)294-2895
Fax: (925)294-3282
Email: mdallen@sandia.gov
A.B., Chemistry, Washington University in St. Louis (1980)
Ph.D., Chemistry, Stanford University (1986)
Mark Allendorf currently leads efforts at Sandia to develop both the fundamental science and applications of metal organic framework compounds (MOF). Areas of emphasis include: synthesis of new MOF compounds with properties tailored for chemical and radiation detection; development of atomistic approaches to modeling the behavior of MOFs; and growth of MOF compounds on surfaces for device applications. He continues to work in the field of high-temperature chemistry, with an emphasis on processes for producing hydrogen using solar-driven redox cycles, as well as chemical vapor deposition processes (CVD).
His latest research area is synthesis of nanoparticles for hydrogen storage. Dr. Allendorf has extensive experience with first-principles quantum-chemistry and density functional theory to predict structures and thermodynamic properties of materials. He has published over 100 articles in peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings. He is a Fellow of The Electrochemical Society and is that organization's former president; he is also the winner of multiple awards for leadership and teamwork at Sandia.
