The early transition metals (V, Nb, Ta, Mo, and W) that are present in their higher oxidation states with an oxo anion are known as polyoxometalates (POMs), which are discrete anionic clusters. Because of their multielectron redox properties, POMs are a useful material for several applications in the contemporary world. Our lab is working on building catalysts or suitable materials based on POMs that are relevant to these applications to gain a deeper understanding of the potential of POMs in the disciplines of photochromism, organic catalysis, photocatalysis, electrocatalysis, and CO2 reduction. In the last several years, these domains have seen tremendous advancements, especially in photochromism, photocatalysis, and organic catalysis. Additionally, our group is aggressively moving forward in these areas.

Our lab has worked on various other applications in the fields of fluorescence, coordination chemistry, e-beam lithography, and supramolecular chemistry in addition to POMs chemistry. Coordination compounds containing multidentate ligands are created in coordination chemistry to serve as catalysts for various chemical reactions and many optical applications, such as latent fingerprint imaging. Novel extended π-conjugation tiny organic compounds are designed for use in organic field effect transistors (OFETs). Extended conjugation organic compounds are also being developed as biologically active agents and solid-state NIR fluorescence emitters. Many different polymeric materials have been created and examined for use as photoresists using extreme ultraviolet (EUV) and electron beam (E-beam) lithography methods.