The Journal of the American Chemical Society recently published “Fullerene-Assisted Photoinduced Charge Transfer of Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes through a Flavin Helix,” a full article that describes an innovating 3-way pi-pi arrangement using a nanotube/helix/C60 arrangement. This article is the result of a research collaboration between the Papadimitrakopoulos Group (Chemistry/IMS), Gascon Group (Chemistry), and Gibson Group […]
Faculty News
Dr. James Rusling Finalist In Transform Tox Testing Challenge
Dr. James Rusling is a finalist in the Transform Tox Testing Challenge. The challenge aims to “find new ways to incorporate physiological levels of chemical metabolism into HTS assays…Adding metabolic competence to HTS assays will help researchers more accurately assess chemical effects and better protect human health.” The Rusling Group proposes “to use magnetic beads […]
Pinkhassik Group Featured on Cover Of Chemistry – A European Journal
Research from the Pinkhassik Group was featured on the cover of Chemistry – A European Journal. Collaborators examined, “Tuning Optical Properties of Encapsulated Clusters of Gold Nanoparticles through Stimuli-Triggered Controlled Aggregation.” The image illustrates the change in optical properties of nanoparticles caused by externally triggered aggregation inside porous nanocapsules. Small nanoparticles that might be safe […]
Nanoscience Making a Macro-sized Impact
UConn IMS Early in her career, Rouge attempted to major in both music and science. “At some point, I realized I had to pick one, and I am happy I chose science as I find it very rewarding.” After earning her B.S. in biochemistry from Boston College and a Ph.D. in chemistry from the University […]
Dr. Angeles Boza Receives Grant From Lyme Disease Association
Dr. Alfredo Angeles was recently awarded a grant from the Lyme Disease Association for his project “Combating the Lyme Disease Spirochaete with Oxidizing Agents.”
Suib Group Featured On Materials Views Cover
Research conducted by the Suib Group is now featured as the cover of Material Views’ “Best of Advanced Energy Materials” feature. The cover highlights Suib Group research regarding “Controlling the Active Sites of Sulfur-Doped Carbon Nanotube–Graphene Nanolobes for Highly Efficient Oxygen Evolution and Reduction Catalysis.” Collaborators include: Abdelhamid M. El-Sawy, Islam M. Mosa, Dong Su, Curtis […]
Dr. Jing Zhao Recognized for Outstanding CAREER
UConn IMS Dr. Jing Zhao, Assistant Professor of Chemistry and IMS associated faculty member, is the recipient of the National Science Foundation CAREER Award. This honor recognized Dr. Zhao’s leading example in conducting outstanding research, guiding in education, and the integration of both research and education. Providing funds of $675,000 over the span of five […]
Aneesa Bey Receives UConn Rising Star Award
Program Assistant Aneesa Bey, received the 2016 UConn Rising Star Award! The Rising Star Award is “given to a UConn staff member who has contributed significantly to his/her department and University community with enthusiasm, strong work ethic, superior leadership, and reliability. This person has enhanced the UConn brand through their ideas and actions.” Aneesa was […]
Dr. Steven Suib Receives GE Award
Dr. Steven Suib received an $100,000 award from General Electric Company for his project, “Conductive Ceramic Coatings.”
What Chemists Do
Dr. Challa V. Kumar’s research focuses on biological materials, materials that are both functional and biogradable. In this ACS “What Chemists Do” video profile, Dr. Kumar discusses the properties of a light-harvesting antenna that is more efficient than existing solar cell panels. Video>>>