World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!
Peter M. Rentzepis

Peter M. Rentzepis

D-Index & Metrics

Chemistry

D-Index
67
Citations
13945
World Ranking
7028
National Ranking
2089

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2001 - Tolman Award, American Chemical Society (ACS)
  • 1985 - Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
  • 1982 - Peter Debye Award, American Chemical Society (ACS)
  • 1978 - Member of the National Academy of Sciences
  • 1973 - Irving Langmuir Award, American Chemical Society (ACS)
  • 1972 - Fellow of American Physical Society (APS)

Overview

Peter M. Rentzepis is affiliated with Texas A&M University in the United States and has contributed extensively to research across several scientific disciplines. Their work spans the intersection of biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, engineering, and neuroscience.

The scientist has focused research efforts on numerous topics, including:

  • Photoreceptor and optogenetics research
  • Advanced biosensing and bioanalysis techniques
  • Biosensors and Analytical Detection
  • Neural dynamics and brain function
  • Spectroscopy Techniques in Biomedical and Chemical Research
  • Listeria monocytogenes in Food Safety
  • Luminescence Properties of Advanced Materials

Key subfields in their research include molecular biology, biomedical engineering, materials chemistry, cellular and molecular neuroscience, and biophysics.

Frequent coauthors collaborating with Peter M. Rentzepis are:

  • Dinesh Dhankhar
  • Anushka Nagpal
  • Runze Li
  • Keyvan Khosh Abady
  • Arjun Krishnamoorthi

Scientific publications by this researcher have appeared repeatedly in several venues, such as:

  • Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
  • Review of Scientific Instruments
  • Photochemistry and Photobiology
  • IEEE Access
  • Physical review. B./Physical review. B

Recent papers include:

  • "Thymine dissociation and dimer formation: A Raman and synchronous fluorescence spectroscopic study," 2021, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
  • "Cell-phone camera Raman spectrometer," 2021, Review of Scientific Instruments
  • "Enhancing the upconversion efficiency of NaYF4:Yb,Er microparticles for infrared vision applications," 2023, Scientific Reports
  • "Extending Human Vision to Infrared and Ultraviolet Light: A Study Using Micro-Particles and Fluorescent Molecules," 2020, IEEE Access
  • "Ultrafast Transient Absorption Spectra and Kinetics of Rod and Cone Visual Pigments," 2023, Molecules

Over their career, Peter M. Rentzepis has received numerous distinctions, including:

  • Tolman Award, American Chemical Society (ACS), 2001
  • Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), 1985
  • Peter Debye Award, American Chemical Society (ACS), 1982
  • Member of the National Academy of Sciences, 1978
  • Irving Langmuir Award, American Chemical Society (ACS), 1973
  • Fellow of American Physical Society (APS), 1972

Best Publications

  • TWO‐PHOTON EXCITATION OF FLUORESCENCE BY PICOSECOND LIGHT PULSES

    J. A. Giordmaine;P. M. Rentzepis;S. L. Shapiro;K. W. Wecht

  • Picosecond kinetics of events leading to reaction center bacteriochlorophyll oxidation.

    K. J. Kaufmann;P. L. Dutton;T. L. Netzel;J. S. Leigh

  • Photochemical kinetics of salicylidenaniline

    P. F. Barbara;P. M. Rentzepis;L. E. Brus

  • SOME APPROACHES TO VACUUM UV AND X‐RAY LASERS

    M. A. Duguay;P. M. Rentzepis

  • Formation and Decay of Prelumirhodopsin at Room Temperatures

    G. E. Busch;M. L. Applebury;A. A. Lamola;P. M. Rentzepis

  • Primary photochemical event in vision: proton translocation.

    K Peters;M L Applebury;P M Rentzepis

  • Two-Photon Three-Dimensional Optical Storage Memory

    A. S. Dvornikov;E. P. Walker;P. M. Rentzepis

  • Intramolecular proton transfer and excited-state relaxation in 2-(2-hydroxyphenyl)benzothiazole

    P. F. Barbara;L. E. Brus;P. M. Rentzepis

  • Direct measurements of radiationless transitions in liquids

    P.M. Rentzepis

  • Observations on the measurement of two-photon absorption cross-section

    D.A Oulianov;I.V Tomov;A.S Dvornikov;P.M Rentzepis

  • Picosecond kinetics of the 1250 nm band of the Rps. sphaeroides reaction center: the nature of the primary photochemical intermediary state.

    P.L. Dutton;P.L. Dutton;K.J. Kaufmann;B. Chance;P.M. Rentzepis

  • Intermediate Level Structure in Highly Excited Electronic States of Large Molecules

    A. Nitzan;J. Jortner;P. M. Rentzepis

  • Enhanced limonene production in cyanobacteria reveals photosynthesis limitations

    Xin Wang;Wei Liu;Changpeng Xin;Yi Zheng;Yi Zheng

  • Picosecond spectroscopy using a picosecond continuum

    G.E. Busch;R.P. Jones;P.M. Rentzepis

  • Primary intermediates in the photochemical cycle of bacteriorhodopsin.

    M.L. Applebury;K.S. Peters;P.M. Rentzepis

  • Two-photon volume information storage in doped polymer systems

    D. A. Parthenopoulos;P. M. Rentzepis

  • Dynamics of solvation of an excess electron

    P. M. Rentzepis;R. P. Jones;Joshua Jortner

  • Emission from the lowest singlet and triplet states of azulene

    P.M. Rentzepis

  • Coherent Optical Mixing in Optically Active Liquids

    P. M. Rentzepis;J. A. Giordmaine;K. W. Wecht

  • PICOSECOND KINETICS OF P-DIMETHYLAMINOBENZONITRILE

    D. Huppert;S. D. Rand;P. M. Rentzepis;P. F. Barbara

  • ENERGY RELAXATION MECHANISM IN Ni(II), Pd(II), Pt(II) and Zn(II) PORPHYRINS

    T. Kobayashi;K. D. Straub;P. M. Rentzepis

  • Time-resolved diffraction

    John R. Helliwell;Peter M. Rentzepis

Frequent Co-Authors

Sadik C. Esener
Sadik C. Esener University of California, San Diego
Dan Huppert
Dan Huppert Tel Aviv University
Joshua Jortner
Joshua Jortner Tel Aviv University
Jay K. Kochi
Jay K. Kochi University of Houston
Louis E. Brus
Louis E. Brus Columbia University
Abraham Nitzan
Abraham Nitzan University of Pennsylvania
Joseph E. Ford
Joseph E. Ford University of California, San Diego
Edward W. Schlag
Edward W. Schlag Technical University of Munich
Yeshaiahu Fainman
Yeshaiahu Fainman University of California, San Diego
Michael W. Berns
Michael W. Berns University of California, Irvine

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Report an issue

We appreciate your kind effort to assist us to improve this page, it would be helpful providing us with as much detail as possible in the text box below:

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

Studying Chemistry in the USA opens the door to various related online degrees and career pathways. Many students explore programs like the paralegal studies associate degree to complement their science background with legal expertise, especially for those interested in regulatory affairs or patent law within the chemical industry.

For graduates aiming to bridge science and business, careers as pharmaceutical sales representatives are attractive. Understanding how much do drug reps make can help guide decisions on pursuing specialized certifications or training that enhance communication and sales skills.

Those with a strong interest in healthcare might consider advanced studies that lead to becoming a pharmacist. Information on how to become a pharmacist salary supports evaluating the financial outcomes of investing in this rigorous but rewarding career path.

Additionally, students fascinated by forensic science can explore roles such as a forensic autopsy technician. This path combines chemistry with hands-on investigative work, with insights into education and salary outlined in the guide on forensic autopsy technician.

Best Scientists Citing Peter M. Rentzepis

Trending Scientists

Recently Published Articles