A science-based birthday bash for the materials-chemistry giant who gave us conductive polymers.
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Alan Heeger (center) with his wife, Ruth (right), and UCSB chemistry professor and polymer expert Thuc-Quyen Nguyen. Photograph by Matt Perko.
Ryan Berry (left) and Norleakvisoth Lim are presented with their awards by Manabu Ihara, director of the Institute of Science Tokyo's Academy of Energy and Informatics.
The chemical engineering PhD students were recognized for their presentations on catalysis and energy-efficient chemical processes.
UC Santa Barbara ranks #1 among U.S. public universities for scientific impact in the latest Leiden Rankings, reflecting research that shapes fields, fuels innovation, and advances society worldwide.
The Leiden Rankings places UCSB among the top two U.S. public universities for scientific impact for a 15th consecutive year.
New materials assistant professor Erez Berg.
The Mehrabian Endowed Presidential Chair studies materials that he describes as “rare in the wild.”
The ProFoldBio team at the 2024 New Venture Competition finals. From left: Samuel Lobo, Devon Callan, Erica Keane Rivera, Ventura Rivera, Austin Dubose.
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Front row (L to R): Lily Chen, Ava Graef, Arjun Gunda, David Bogdanovic
Second row (L to R): Marc Osborn, Camden Smith, Will Morgali, Riley Tang, Michael Krumland-Dunning.
The Engineers Without Borders project gives students real-world experience.
Leading voices from industry and academia will address the future of agentic AI.
Gregorz (Greg) Mazur
He is one of several new materials faculty who focus on the rare materials.