Insights into the role of complex oxides in nuclear energy applications

The ongoing decarbonization efforts in the United States require a combination of various energy technologies with a low carbon foot print, including nuclear energy. A summary of recent progress in nuclear materials chemistry involved in the synthesis and performance of advanced nuclear fuels, as well as their disposal to increase the safety and efficiency of the nuclear energy sector will be presented.

Total synthesis of the anticancer natural products salarin C and eleutherobin

From Molecules to Materials: Precursor Design for the Inkjet Printing of Conductive Metal

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Copper-Main Group Element Bonds: From Form to Function

Abstract: Inclusion of “inorganic” p-block elements in functional materials and molecules has profound potential to significantly influence their properties. Despite the promise presented by these inclusions, methods to synthesise main group centred molecules are underdeveloped relative to their more carbon-centric cousins.

Improving Organic Synthesis with Light

Bristol Myers Squibb Symposium in Synthetic Organic Chemistry

BMS Symposium: 2:00 - 3:40 PM

Reception: 3:40 - 4:00 PM

BMS Lecture: 4:00 - 5:00 PM

Speakers:

Griffin Barnes, Vanderwal group: "A Synthesis of Alstonlarsine A via Alstolucines B and F Demonstrates the Chemical Feasibility of a Proposed Biogenesis"

Xintong Hou, Dong group: "Creative routes to unnatural amino acids, chiral phosphines, and nitrogen-heterocycles"

Dr. Thomas La Cruz, Bristol Myers Squibb: "A Small Molecule Process Development Story"

E.K.C. Lee Event

The Kitaev material α-RuCl_3: Transient quantum magnetic state, unusual magnetic excitations, chiral phonons, and more

Prof. Paul van Loosdrecht's research interests include the fundamental properties of complex matter and the optical manipulation of molecular and complex systems using advanced linear and nonlinear spectroscopies. His current research is focused on non-equilibrium material physics and the influence of spin-orbit coupling, correlations, and topology on the physical properties of novel quantum materials. Prof. van Loosdrecht has held several academic leadership roles, including serving as Dean of the School of Mathematics and Natural Sciences at the University of Cologne.

From bioorthogonal to bioactive chemistry: Probing virus-host interactions for antiviral pathways

Abstract: Our lab uses different methods for the discovery of the molecular mechanisms by which different RNA viruses subvert human cells in order to discover strategies to block virus propagation. These include bioorthogonal chemistry, small molecule probes, activity-based protein profiling, and genetic code expansion techniques.

Harnessing Photochemistry: From Photoredox Catalysis in Solution to Elusive Arylalkylcarbenes in Crystals

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The applications of photochemistry are as vast as they are exciting! This presentation will provide an overview of two projects spanning the areas of solution-based homogeneous photoredox catalysis and crystalline solid-state organic photochemistry.

UCI Department of Chemistry

Special Seminar