May 3, 2024
"How Chemistry Will Solve the Climate Problem, Fast!"
How can chemistry swiftly address the climate crisis? Join us as we explore the transformative power of manipulating molecules with precision to create porous materials capable of carbon capture and water harvesting from desert air. Additionally, discover how genAI and ChatGPT expedite material discovery and broaden accessibility in this enlightening seminar.
Omar Yaghi is the James and Neeltje Tretter Chair Professor of Chemistry at the University of California, Berkeley, the Founding Director of the Berkeley Global Science Institute, co-Director, the Kavli Energy NanoScience Institute, and an elected member of the US National Academy of Sciences as well as the German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina. Yaghi is best known for his pioneering work in the field of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), which are a class of porous materials that have a wide range of applications in areas such as gas storage, separation, and catalysis. He has also made significant contributions to the field of crystal engineering, including the development of new methods for the synthesis and characterization of porous materials. Yaghi's work has earned him numerous awards and honors, including the Wolf Prize in Chemistry and the King Faisal International Prize in Science.
