Anna Wuttig, University of Chicago
Analytical Chemistry Seminar at the University of Utah
with Ann Wuttig, University of Chicago
In-person seminar
4630 TBBC
4th floor Thatcher
Electrocatalytic Synthesis with Interfacial Control
by Ann Wuttig, University of Chicago
Abstract: Chemical synthesis driven by electricity offers a scalable, decentralized, and energy-efficient route to furnish value-added products – from fuels to complex molecules. Maximizing reaction efficiency and durability requires immobilized catalytic active sites on electrodes, resulting in dispersed and non-uniform sites. This heterogeneity challenges iterative optimization of reactivity through traditional catalyst modifications, which rely on uniform, singular active sites. This lecture will focus on our research developing synthetic tools and concepts to predictively control interfacial structures at heterogeneous and reusable electrodes at the molecular level. Surface-sensitive techniques and mechanisms will be highlighted throughout the talk. Applications of our…
Event Categories: Seminars. Campus Locations: Thatcher Chemistry Building (TBBC). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Monday, December 8, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
David Nagib, Ohio State University
Organic Seminar at the University of Utah
with David Nagib, Ohio State University
TBBC 4630
4th floor Thatcher
In-person seminar
Harnessing Radical and Carbene Polarity in Organic Synthesis
by David Nagib, Ohio State University
Abstract: Radical and carbene chemistry can afford opposite or orthogonal reactivity to classic two-electron pathways. By developing radical chaperone strategies that merge open (1e-) and closed shell (2e-) processes, we have harnessed this complementary reactivity (and polarity) to impart new types of chemo-, regio-, and stereo- selectivity for remote, double, or reversed C-H and C-O functionalizations of alcohols, amines, and carbonyls. These carbene and radical chaperone strategies are continually being developed to streamline the synthesis of complex, medicinally relevant molecules and heterocycles. This seminar will highlight our newest, most exciting chemistry and the mosaic of champions behind these discoveries.
Host: Qilei Zhu.
Event Categories: Seminars. Campus Locations: Thatcher Chemistry Building (TBBC). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, December 11, 2025, 10:45 AM – 12:00 PM.
Robert Baker, Ohio State University
Physical Chemistry Seminar at the University of Utah
with Robert Baker, Ohio State University
TBBC 4630
4th floor Thatcher
In person seminar
Elucidating Charge, Spin, and Solvation Dynamics at Catalytic Interfaces
by Robert Baker, Ohio State University
Abstract: At the heart of many energy conversion and information processing technologies is the need to control charge and spin transport in systems that are far from equilibrium. This can never be accomplished without the ability to probe these dynamics on the relevant scales of time and space. High harmonic generation enables the production of extreme ultraviolet (XUV) light with femtosecond to attosecond pulse durations. Like X-ray absorption, XUV spectroscopy is element specific, providing chemical details such as oxidation state, spin state, and coordination environment of individual elements in complex materials. To extend this technique to study electron dynamics at surfaces and interfaces, we have pioneered XUV transient reflection to serve as a…
Event Categories: Seminars. Campus Locations: Thatcher Chemistry Building (TBBC). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 10:45 AM – 12:00 PM.
Andrew McNally, Colorado State University
Organic Chemistry Seminar at the University of Utah
with Andrew McNally, Colorado State University
In-person seminar
4630 TBBC
4th floor Thatcher
Title: TBA
with Andrew McNally, Colorado State University
Abstract: TBA
Host: Qilei Zhu.
Event Categories: Seminars. Campus Locations: Thatcher Chemistry Building (TBBC). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, January 22, 2026, 10:45 AM – 12:00 PM.
Guangbin Dong, University of Chicago
Organic Chemistry Seminar at the University of Utah
with Guangbin Dong, University of Chicago
TBBC 4630
4th floor Thatcher
In-person seminar
Title: TBA
by Guangbin Dong, University of Chicago
Abstract: TBA
Host: Qilei Zhu.
Event Categories: Seminars. Campus Locations: Thatcher Chemistry Building (TBBC). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, January 29, 2026, 10:45 AM – 12:00 PM.
Jun Ohata, North Carolina State University
Organic Chemistry Seminar at the University of Utah
with Jun Ohata, North Carolina State University
4630 TBBC
4th floor Thatcher
In-Person Seminar
Title: TBA
by Jun Ohata, North Carolina State University
Abstract: TBA
Host: Andrew Roberts.
Event Categories: Seminars. Campus Locations: Thatcher Chemistry Building (TBBC). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, February 12, 2026, 10:45 AM – 12:00 PM.
Monica McCallum, U Penn
Organic Chemistry Seminar at the University of Utah
with Monica McCallum, U Penn
TBBC 4630
4th floor Thatcher
In-Person Seminar
Title: TBA
by Monica McCallum, U Penn
Abstract: TBA
Host: Andrew Roberts.
Event Categories: Seminars. Campus Locations: Thatcher Chemistry Building (TBBC). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, February 19, 2026, 10:45 AM – 12:00 PM.
Natalie Stingelin, Georgia Tech
Materials Chemistry Seminar at the University of Utah
with Natalie Stingelin, Georgia Tech
TBBC 4630
4th floor Thatcher
Title: TBA
by Natalie Stingelin, Georgia Tech
Abstract: TBA
Host: Connor Bischak.
Event Categories: Seminars. Campus Locations: Thatcher Chemistry Building (TBBC). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 10:45 AM – 12:00 PM.