Jim Martin

James Dintaman Martin

(He/Him/His)

Office: (919) 515-3402

Research Interests

Synthesis, structure and physical properties of inorganic materials at the interface of molecular and solid‑state chemistry. Amorphous Materials Engineering, nano-science and technology of inorganic liquids and solutions. Reaction mechanisms in condensed matter: phase transitions, nucleation, crystallization, the glass transition, and gas/solid reactions. Time-resolved synchrotron and neutron diffraction. Diffuse scattering and 3-D Pair Distribution Function analysis. Science and education public policy.

Education

1992 – 1994 Postdoctoral Fellow, Ames Laboratory
Postdoctoral Mentor: Distinguished Professor John D. Corbett

1991 Postdoctoral Fellow, Laboratoire de Chimie Théorique, Université de Paris‑Sud
Postdoctoral Mentor: Dr. Enric Canadell

1990 Ph.D. Indiana University
Thesis Advisor: Distinguished Professor Malcolm H. Chisholm

1986 B.A. Goshen College
Major: Chemistry Second Major: Biology

Professional Experience

2018 – present Affiliated Professor, Department of Materials Science and Engineering

2011 – present Wake County Board of Education, Representative District 5
(Vice Chair 2017-2018, Chair 2018-2019)

2007 – 2009 Chair NCSU Faculty (Chair elect 06-07), (past Chair 09-10)

2004 – present Professor of Chemistry, North Carolina State University

2000 – 2004 Associate Professor of Chemistry, North Carolina State University

2004 – present Chair. Inorganic Division, Department of Chemistry, NCSU

1999 – 2000 Director of Graduate Admissions, Department of Chemistry, NCSU

1997 – 2000 Director Research Experience for Undergraduates, NCSU

1994 – 2000 Assistant Professor of Chemistry, North Carolina State University

1992 Visiting Scientist, Indiana University Molecular Structure Center

1989 – 1990 Instructor, Indiana University

1987 – 1990 Research Assistant, Indiana University

1986 – 1987 Associate Instructor, Indiana University

1983 – 1986 Teaching Assistant, Goshen College