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9/22/26 at 4:00pm in Chemistry A101
Seminar Abstract: Transition metal catalysis has revolutionized chemical synthesis. Reactions such as metal-catalyzed cross coupling, asymmetric hydrogenation and C–H functionaliza-tion have changed the way chemists approach bond constructions and ultimately expand molecular space. Historically, these reactions are catalyzed by closed-shell precious metal complexes that undergo predictable and reliable two-electron redox changes. The increased emphasis on […]
9/29/26 at 4:00pm in Chemistry A101
About the seminar: The development of the next generation of functional materials, including optoelectronic devices, stimuli-responsive catalysts, separation platforms, and on-demand drug delivery platforms with tailorable properties, relies on rapid switching between two or more distinct forms in bulk solids. The current benchmark in the field of stimuli-responsive materials has previously achieved solution-like photoisomerization kinetics […]
9/30/26 at 4:00pm in Chemistry A101
Join alumni of the UO’s Knight Campus Graduate Internship Program to learn how you can get a master’s degree and launch your career in industry. This accelerated program combines concentrated lab and course work with professional development and the opportunity to land a paid 9-month internship in industry, academia, national lab or research institute. Launch your career […]
10/1/26 at 4:00pm in Chemistry A101
Seminar Abstract: My research group develops optical and electrochemical approaches to uncover how local structure, composition, and electronic properties govern charge transport and reactivity in energy conversion and storage materials. In the first part of this talk, I will highlight our spatially resolved studies of solar energy conversion materials, including photoelectrochemical imaging of transition metal […]
10/2/26 at 4:00pm in Chemistry A101
About the seminar: This proposed project aims to develop a new form of memory resistor (memristor) using the spinodal decomposition of V1-xTixO2. Memristors are poised to reduce the energy consumption of artificial intelligence models by modeling neurons in living things and bringing memory onto the CPU. This reduces the need to transfer information between the […]
10/7/26 at 4:00pm in Chemistry A101
About the seminar: Accurate evaluation of gunshot residue (GSR) evidence in criminal investigations requires a deep understanding of its deposition, transfer, and persistence. This seminar presents research from West Virginia University on modernizing GSR examinations. The studies demonstrate how traditional SEM-EDS analysis is complemented by modern analytical techniques—including laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS), electrochemical sensors, and […]
2/15/27 at 4:00pm in Chemistry A101
Most Recent Past Seminars
9/9/26 at 2:00 PM in Chemistry B201/Teams
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/228317523543925?p=0G5rliA3pR8RlOgmhJ
8/25/26 at 4:00pm in Chemistry A101
Seminar Abstract: Efforts have increased towards the discovery of rare-earth-element (REE)-free permanent magnet materials due to the need for more sustainable alternatives to conventional REE-based magnets. However, the origins of permanent magnetism in transition-metal (TM)-based magnets remain largely unknown. Antiperovskite ternary nitrides, with the general formula M3AN, are a family of TM-based permanent magnets that offer […]
8/6/26 at 9:00am in Virtual
Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/248467293623672?p=XJjPiS1xXNL8q0QHlU Meeting ID: 248 467 293 623 672 Passcode: dP6WL2f3
7/20/26 at 4:00 pm in Anatomy/Zoology E112
Substituted heterocycles are prevalent in natural products, pharmaceuticals, and agrochemicals, especially those with sulfonyl-, sulfoxyl-, and alkyl-containing substituents. Due to their high oxidation potential and propensity for catalyst poisoning, the C(sp2)-H functionalization of N-heterocycles can be challenging. Pyridinium salts has been pivotal in recent light-promoted methods involving electron donor-acceptor (EDA) complexes, as they negate the […]
6/10/26 at 11:00am in Yates 102/103 and Teams
Please register to attend: https://www.research.colostate.edu/arc/seminars-workshops/ Teams link Seminar Abstract: As thin films and coatings become increasingly central to advanced manufacturing, reliable, non-destructive characterization is essential for process control, product qualification, and failure analysis. This talk will review two highly practical X-ray techniques for thin film characterization: grazing-incidence X-ray diffraction (GIXRD) and X-ray reflectivity (XRR) on […]
5/29/26 at 4:00pm in Chemistry A101
Seminar Abstract: Cannabis sativa is a widely distributed plant with a lengthy history of attention by humanity. Despite this long-standing interest and the accompanying extensive use and consumption plus a substantial scholarly study, the broad and detailed chemistry of the plant and its chemical components are incompletely understood even by many of its modern practitioners. […]
5/21/26 at 4:00pm in Chemistry A101
Lithium salts have remained the gold standard pharmacological treatment for bipolar disorder for over seventy years, yet the mechanistic basis of their therapeutic action is unknown. A central barrier to mechanistic investigation is the absence of chemical tools capable of delivering Li+ with spatial and temporal precision — current dosing is systemic, providing no means […]
5/19/26 at 4:00pm in Chemistry A101
Seminar Abstract: To address the plastics waste crisis, significant efforts have been directed towards the design and/or use of inherently recyclable polymers with competitive properties. However, industrial adoption of these materials remains challenging due to their expense and practicality. For this reason, in addition to the necessary mitigation of current plastic pollution, it is important […]
