Celebrating newly promoted faculty

2 years ago

  • Faculty

On September 27, 2024, members of the department gathered to celebrate the recent promotions of Professors Keriann Backus, Prineha Narang, Ellen Sletten, and Department Chair Alex Spokoyny. Research group members […]

Celebrating newly promoted faculty
October 16

QUAntum Sensing for Humanity (QUASH) event brings together builders and users of quantum sensors

2 years ago

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  • Faculty
  • Recent Research
  • Research

The QUASH event, led by UCLA faculty and CNSI members, explored the potential of quantum sensing to address climate change and public health challenges. From the California NanoSystems Institute News […]

QUAntum Sensing for Humanity (QUASH) event brings together builders and users of quantum sensors
October 7

Prineha Narang Elected American Physical Society Fellow

2 years ago

  • Awards, Grants, & Recognition
  • Faculty

Prineha Narang, UCLA professor of physical sciences, and computer engineering, has been honored as an American Physical Society Fellow. The APS Fellowship recognizes members for outstanding efforts to advance the […]

Prineha Narang Elected American Physical Society Fellow
October 4

A new injectable to prevent and treat hypoglycemia

2 years ago

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  • Faculty
  • Graduate
  • Research
  • Student

Professor Heather Maynard is co-leader of a group of UCLA researchers who have developed glucose-responsive micelles that encapsulate and protect glucagon, releasing it only when blood sugar levels drop dangerously […]

A new injectable to prevent and treat hypoglycemia
October 3

Eric Scerri delivers plenary lecture at Italian Chemical Society annual meeting

2 years ago

  • Awards, Grants, & Recognition
  • Faculty

UCLA chemistry lecturer and author Dr. Eric Scerri delivers the opening plenary lecture at the annual meeting of the Italian Chemical Society, in Milan, on “A brief historical and philosophical […]

Eric Scerri delivers plenary lecture at Italian Chemical Society annual meeting
October 1

UCLA scientists co-lead DOE project to develop aqueous batteries

2 years ago

  • Awards, Grants, & Recognition
  • Faculty

Professor Sarah Tolbert is co-leading a team of three UCLA faculty members in the newly launched Aqueous Battery Consortium, which aims to develop next-generation rechargeable batteries using water-based electrolytes. From […]

UCLA scientists co-lead DOE project to develop aqueous batteries
September 30

Ellen Sletten receives Helmholtz High Impact Award 2024

2 years ago

  • Awards, Grants, & Recognition
  • Faculty

Professor Ellen Sletten and longtime collaborator Professor Oliver Bruns (NCT/UCC Dresden) have received the prestigious Helmholtz High Impact Award 2024. Sletten and Bruns are being recognized for developing an innovative […]

Ellen Sletten receives Helmholtz High Impact Award 2024
September 26

Benjamin Schwartz gives Hush Lecture 2024 at the University of Sydney

2 years ago

  • Awards, Grants, & Recognition
  • Faculty

Professor Benjamin Schwartz recently delivered the 2024 Hush Lecture, titled “The Role of the Solvent in Chemical Identity, Chemical Reactivity, and Quantum Decoherence,” at the University of Sydney, Australia, on […]

Benjamin Schwartz gives Hush Lecture 2024 at the University of Sydney
September 26