IKA Seminar – Prof. Christo Sevov (Ohio State University)

@ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Prof. Christo Sevov Title: Electrochemical Methods for Reductive Cross-Coupling Reactions Abstract: The seminar will describe our efforts towards the development of robust methodologies for C–C(sp3) coupling that are of interest for both process chemists working …

Special Seminar – Prof. Zach Wickens (UW-Madison)

1315 Seminar Hall
@ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Prof. Zach Wickens Title: “Selective Synthesis Using Light and Electricity” Link to Bio Abstract: This seminar will describe our investigations into how organic radical ions–typically thought of as fleeting intermediates–can be tamed and exploited as …

Physical Seminar – Prof. Jesse McDaniel (Georgia Tech)

@ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Prof. Jesse McDaniel Title: Electrochemical Interfaces: Chemical Reactions and Physical Properties Abstract: Chemical and physical transformations at electrochemical interfaces are fundamental to electrocatalysis, electrosynthesis, and electrochemical energy storage technologies. Complexity results from these chemical and …

Special Seminar – Prof. Andrew Buller (UW-Madison)

1315 Seminar Hall
@ 3:30 pm

Title: Adventures with Enzymes: tackling classical problems in enzymology and organic synthesis Abstract: The Buller Lab pursues interdisciplinary biocatalysis research, with the aim of developing enzymes with practical synthetic utility while supporting synergistic advances in …

Special Seminar – Ty Christoff-Tempesta (University of Delaware)

1315 Seminar Hall
@ 3:30 pm

Title: Designing sustainable soft matter from the molecule up Abstract: Soft matter constructed by nature harnesses chemically complex molecular subunits to generate finely tuned chemical, dynamical, and mechanical properties over nano- to macro-scales, motivating the …

Special Seminar – Colin Gould (Princeton University)

1315 Seminar Hall
@ 3:30 pm

Title: Radical Chemistry: From Single-Molecule Magnets to Photoredox Catalysis Abstract: Molecules with unpaired electrons display intriguing electronic/magnetic properties and unique reactivity, phenomena that are widely studied across diverse chemical disciplines. In this seminar, I will …

Special Seminar – Dr. Lauren Hagler (Stanford University)

1315 Seminar Hall
@ 3:30 pm

            Title: Helping People through RNA Structure Abstract: The genomic era spurred a new phase of discovery, including the expanded regulatory roles of RNA that act via RNA structure, RNA …

Special Seminar – Quanwei Li (University of California, Berkeley)

1315 Seminar Hall
@ 3:30 pm

Title: Harnessing quantum light-matter interactions for quantum light spectroscopies and quantum information Abstract: Quantum principles govern our world at the most fundamental level. They manifest themselves in non-classical phenomena such as single-quantum energy and non-local …

Special Seminar – Anqi Zhang (Stanford University)

1315 Seminar Hall
@ 3:30 pm

Title: Minimally Invasive Neuroelectronics Abstract: Neuroelectronic interfaces have enabled significant advances in both fundamental neuroscience research and the treatment of neurological disorders. However, current neuroelectronic devices have a clear trade-off between invasiveness and spatial resolution, …