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Xiaoyang Zhu, Columbia University

Physical Chemistry Seminar at the University of Utah with Xiaoyang Zhu, Columbia University  In-person seminar TBBC 4630 4th floor Thatcher Exciton Sensing of Correlated Electrons, Spins, and Dipoles by Xiaoyang Zhu, Columbia University  Abstract: Correlation plays a central role in emergent phenomena. Examples include, among others, quantum ground states and collective excitations. Here, I will discuss what we can learn from timedomain views of correlation in two dimensional (2D) van der Waals (vdW) materials. In the 2D vdW magnetic semiconductor, CrSBr, excitonic transition is found to strongly couple to magnetic order [1] and this allows the easy detection of low energy (GHz-THz) magnons by visible-NIR light [2]. In twisted bilayer MoTe2, we apply pump-probe spectroscopy as hitherto the most sensitive probe of electron correlation in moiré quantum matter [3] to discover a zoo of quantum phases at fractional fillings in moiré super-lattices [4]. In the 2D vdW magnetic semiconductor, NbOI2 [5], we report… Event Categories: Seminars. Campus Locations: Thatcher Chemistry Building (TBBC). Campus Wide Event: Yes. Monday, October 20, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Ming Lee Tang, University of Utah

Special Chemistry Seminar at the University of Utah with Ming Lee Tang, University of Utah 4630 TBBC 4th floor Thatcher In-Person Seminar Photogenerated triplet excitons for photon upconversion and spin-polarization in QD-molecular nanostructures by Ming Lee Tang, University of Utah Abstract: Semiconductor nanocrystals, or quantum dots (QDs), offer direct optical access to photogenerated triplet excited states for photon upconversion and spin-correlated radical pairs (SCRPs). This is important for energy conversion or quantum information science. QDs are excellent triplet photosensitizers because their synthetically tunable absorption profile usually comes with a large extinction coefficient, accessible with steady-state light sources at moderate temperatures. In this talk, I will describe how our initial foray into using QDs as light absorbers for photon upconversion via triplet-triplet annihilation, has lead us to explore different classes of materials for QIS applications. In particular, our work… Event Categories: Seminars. Campus Locations: Thatcher Chemistry Building (TBBC). Campus Wide Event: Yes. Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 10:45 AM – 12:00 PM.

Erik Alexanian, UNC Chapel Hill

Organic Chemistry Seminar at the University of Utah with Erik Alexanian, UNC Chapel Hill TBBC 4630 (4th floor Thatcher) Amides & Amidyl Radicals: Unlocking Novel Reaction Platforms for Synthesis by Erik Alexanian, UNC Chapel Hill Abstract: Transformations of common molecular building blocks can broadly impact chemical synthesis in contexts ranging from the discovery of medicinally relevant small molecules to industrial-scale chemical production. This lecture will describe our efforts in harnessing new modes of reactivity in radical chemistry and organometallic catalysis to streamline the synthesis of diverse small molecules. First, our efforts applying the unique reactivity of amidyl radicals for the derivatization of several classes of organic substrates will be presented. In addition, our work involving the catalytic hydrocarbonylations of unsaturated substrates using earth-abundant metals will be discussed. Host: Qilei Zhu. Event Categories: Seminars. Campus Locations: Thatcher Chemistry Building (TBBC). Contact Phone: 8015817241. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Thursday, October 23, 2025, 10:45 AM – 12:00 PM.

Tom Linz, Wayne State University

Analytical Chemistry Seminar at the University of Utah with Tom Linz, Wayne State University High-Sensitivity Microfluidics to Characterize Biological Heterogeneity by Tom Linz, Wayne State University Abstract: Microfluidic analyses offer numerous benefits compared to traditional bioanalytical techniques. These miniaturized systems afford faster analysis times, require less sample volume, and can integrate sample preparation and analysis into a single platform. Our laboratory has harnessed these benefits to develop high sensitivity gel electrophoresis and digital PCR methods to measure diverse biological analytes including proteins, nucleic acids, and cells. Our electrophoresis project utilizes thermally responsive polymers as a gel matrix. Temperature is adjusted to tune analytical performance and achieve preconcentration and separation of biomolecules and cells. Our digital PCR project integrates detection of proteins and nucleic acids. Target analytes are measured from individual nanoscopic biocomplexes… Event Categories: Seminars. Campus Locations: Thatcher Chemistry Building (TBBC). Campus Wide Event: Yes. Monday, October 27, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Barry Thompson, USC

Materials Chemistry Seminar at the University of Utah with Barry Thompson, USC TBBC 4630 (4th floor Thatcher) Approaches to Mechanically Robust and Sustainable Polymers for Organic Solar Cells by Barry Thompson, USC Abstract: Conjugated polymers have been the cornerstone of organic electronics, with applications in such diverse areas as photovoltaics, field effect transistors, batteries, and bioelectronics. However, a number of challenges are still apparent, including, scalability, sustainability, and applicability under a broad range of real-world conditions. Our efforts have focused on novel, simplified polymer architectures, scalable synthetic methods and applications in solar cells and batteries. In this talk, a primary focus will be on the design of novel semiconducting polymers for intrinsically stretchable solar cells (IS-PSCs). We have designed novel side-chain functionalized conjugated polymers bearing hydrogen-bonding groups, such as thymine. Such units capable of inducing strong intermolecular… Event Categories: Seminars. Campus Locations: Thatcher Chemistry Building (TBBC). Contact Phone: 8015817241. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Tuesday, October 28, 2025, 10:45 AM – 12:00 PM.

Ruibin Liang, Texas Tech University

Physical Chemistry Seminar at the University of Utah with Ruibin Liang, Texas Tech University TBBC 4630 4th floor Thatcher In-Person Seminar Unraveling the functional mechanisms and design principles of photoactive biomolecular systems through multiscale simulations by Ruibin Liang, Texas Tech University  Abstract: Photochemical reactions change electronic states during chemical transformations. A fundamental understanding of how they interact with proteins is essential for advances in biological and biomedical sciences. However, two central and fundamental questions remain elusive: (1) how does the protein environment modulate the pathway, dynamics, and quantum yields of the non-adiabatic reactions of the chromophores? (2) how do the non-adiabatic reactions induce structural changes in the protein? Molecular simulation is indispensable to answering these questions because it can resolve the energetics and kinetics of chemical reactions at atomic-level detail, which is often beyond the limit of current exp… Event Categories: Seminars. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Monday, November 3, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

ChemSAC and Curie Club Coffee Chat

. Event Categories: Meetups. Campus Locations: Eyring Chemistry Building - Henry (HEB). Campus Wide Event: Yes. Tuesday, November 4, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.

Wei Liu, University of Cincinnati

Organic Chemistry Seminar at the University of Utah with Wei Liu, University of Cincinnati TBBC 4630 (4th floor Thatcher) Title: TBA by Wei Liu, University of Cincinnati Abstract: TBA Host: Qilei Zhu and Luo Long. Event Categories: Seminars. Campus Locations: Thatcher Chemistry Building (TBBC). Campus Wide Event: Yes. Thursday, November 6, 2025, 10:45 AM – 12:00 PM.

Jennifer Shumaker-Parry, University of Utah

Chemistry Seminar at the University of Utah with Jennifer Shumaker-Parry, University of Utah TBBC 4630 4th floor Thatcher In-person seminar Title: TBA by Jennifer Shumake-Parry Abstract: TBA. Event Categories: Seminars. Campus Locations: Thatcher Chemistry Building (TBBC). Campus Wide Event: Yes. Monday, November 10, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Daeyeon Lee, UPenn

Materials Chemistry Seminar at the University of Utah with Daeyeon Lee, University of Pennsylvania TBBC 4630 4th floor Thatcher In person seminar Title: TBA by Daeyeon Lee, University of Pennsylvania Abstract: TBA Host: Luisa Whittaker-Brooks. Event Categories: Seminars. Campus Locations: Thatcher Chemistry Building (TBBC). Campus Wide Event: Yes. Tuesday, November 11, 2025, 10:45 AM – 12:00 PM.

Matt Sigman, University of Utah

Organic Chemistry Seminar at the University of Utah with Matt Sigman, University of Utah TBBC 4630 4th floor Thatcher In-person seminar Developing Data Science Tools for Synthetic Chemistsby Matt Sigman, University of Utah Host: Cindy Burrows. Event Categories: Seminars. Campus Locations: Thatcher Chemistry Building (TBBC). Campus Wide Event: Yes. Thursday, November 13, 2025, 10:45 AM – 12:00 PM.

Michael Wasielewski, Northwestern University

Physical Chemistry Seminar at the University of Utah with Michael Wasielewski, Northwestern University TBBC 4630 4th floor Thatcher In-Person Seminar Title: TBA by Michael Wasielewski, Northwestern University Abstract: TBA Host: Connor Bischak. Event Categories: Seminars. Campus Locations: Thatcher Chemistry Building (TBBC). Campus Wide Event: Yes. Monday, November 17, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Libai Huang, Purdue University

Materials Chemistry Seminar at the University of Utah with Libai Huang, Purdue University  TBBC 4630 4th floor Thatcher In-Person Seminar Title: TBA by Libai Huang, Purdue University Abstract: TBA Host: Luisa Whittaker-Brooks. Event Categories: Seminars. Campus Locations: Thatcher Chemistry Building (TBBC). Campus Wide Event: Yes. Thursday, November 20, 2025, 10:45 AM – 12:00 PM.

Tucker Carrington, Queen's University

Chemistry Seminar at the University of Utah with Tucker Carrington, Queen's University  Title: TBA by Tucker Carrington, Queen's University  Abstract: TBA Host: Ryan Steele. Event Categories: Seminars. Campus Locations: Thatcher Chemistry Building (TBBC). Campus Wide Event: Yes. Monday, December 1, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Shannon Stahl, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Organic Chemistry Seminar at the University of Utah with Shannon Stahl, University of Wisconsin-Madison TBBC 4630 (4th floor Thatcher) Title: TBA by Shannon Stahl, University of Wisconsin-Madison Abstract: TBA Host: Chem SAC. Event Categories: Seminars. Campus Locations: Thatcher Chemistry Building (TBBC). Campus Wide Event: Yes. Thursday, December 4, 2025, 10:45 AM – 12:00 PM.

Ann 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 Title: TBA by David Nagib, Ohio State University Abstract: TBA Host: 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 Title: TBA by Robert Baker, Ohio State University Abstract: TBA Host: Luisa Whittaker-Brooks. Event Categories: Seminars. Campus Locations: Thatcher Chemistry Building (TBBC). Campus Wide Event: Yes. Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 10:45 AM – 12:00 PM.