Research in the Winter laboratory is directed toward the synthesis and characterization of metal-containing compounds and nanoparticles. We are also exploring the use of molecules prepared in our laboratory for their ability to serve as film growth precursors in atomic layer deposition and chemical vapor deposition. Projects are also aimed at the development of metal complexes containing nitrogen-rich ligands, and exploration of nanoparticle surface coordination chemistry. A central theme in our laboratory is the application of molecular orbital theory to understand the properties of new complexes that we prepare.