Noriega Flyer Title: Study and Regulation of Biomolecular Interactions at Electrified Interfaces Abstract: We seek to understand the role of electrostatic interactions in molecular recognition mechanisms that are sensitive to structure but not sequence. An interesting model system for these multifaceted interactions is Loquacious-PD (Loqs-PD), a co-factor protein with two RNA binding motifs that recognize […]
Flyer: Prof. Yong Yan Flyer Title: "Perovskite Semiconductors For Photocatalytic Organic Synthesis" Abstract: Heterogeneous catalysis is responsible for the vast majority of chemical transformations, yet the direct employment of chiral solid catalysts for asymmetric synthesis is mostly overlooked. Our lab proved that photophysical properties of lead halide perovskites already proved for photovoltaics, also should be […]
Kim Flyer Title: Innovation in Nanomaterials Synthesis: from Lab to Commercialization Abstract: Nanoengineering plays a pivotal role in optimizing nanomaterials to achieve enhanced performance and impressive mechanical stability, especially in challenging environments. Recent research has been dedicated to the creation of various novel composite materials, encompassing high entropy and multi-elemental nanoparticles, as well as the […]
Sandeep Sharma Flyer
Flyer: Prof. Jinyong Liu Flyer Title: "Photodegradation of PFAS: Mechanistic Insights and Technology Development" Abstract: The list of PFAS pollutants is expanding rapidly. PFAS pollutants have various chain lengths and end functional groups. These structural features substantially impact the molecular reactivity under reductive and oxidative treatment. The efficacy and efficiency of PFAS degradation systems also […]
Romero Flyer Title: Highly Selective Catalytic Platforms for Reduction and Interhalogenation Chemistry: Our Early Explorations in ZrH and Lewis Base Catalysis Abstract: Research in the Romero group is centered on the development and mechanistic study of novel catalytic reactions, with applications in natural product synthesis and drug discovery. To this end, we are exploring new […]
Shafaat Flyer Title: Model Metalloenzymes to Catalyze the Reactions of Early Life Abstract: Metalloenzymes catalyze the challenging chemical reactions that lie at the core of vital life processes, from carbon and nitrogen fixation to photosynthesis and respiration. Native metalloenzymes use only earth-abundant transition metals and operate under mild conditions, accessing reactivity that remains largely out […]
Flyer: Prof. Prashant Jain Flyer Title: "The Chemical Potential of Light" Abstract: The interaction of light with molecules can be used to access new modes of chemical reactivity; however, this interaction is often difficult to exploit in a universal manner. I will describe how plasmonics is proving to be a general strategy for interfacing photons […]
