Raphael Ribeiro is co-editor of a new book, “Polariton Chemistry: Molecules in Cavities”, along with Joel Yuen-Zhou at UC San Diego, and Professor Chris Giebink at the University of Michigan. Polariton Chemistry is a rapidly emerging field that is focused on understanding the extent to which physical and chemical properties of molecules change when they are placed in an optical microcavity. Continue readingRaphael Ribeiro is co-editor of a new book on the emerging field of Polariton Chemistry
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As a process development senior scientist at Amgen, Ogonna J. Nwajiobi helps advance the commercial development of high-quality medicines for patients with unmet medical needs.Continue readingPhD Alum Ogonna J. Nwajiobi selected for Emory’s 40 Under 40
BareBones STEM is a science communications initiative led by Emory graduate students. Chemistry graduate student Maia Vierengel spotlights Bucella Group research in a recent blog.Continue readingBareBones STEM features Daniela Buccella
James Kindt, a longtime member of Emory University’s Department of Chemistry, uses photography to capture insects and inspire students, all while bridging chemistry, climate and community.Continue readingJames Kindt brings community science into focus
A new approach to an established reaction boosts the ability to synthesize vinylic ethers—key building blocks for many molecules important to human health. The journal Organic Letters published the breakthrough, made by chemists at Emory University.Continue readingPuzzle-solving chemist helps boost synthesis of key bioactive compounds
Kyle F. Biegasiewicz has been selected as one of the 2025 awardees for the Academic Young Investigator’s Symposium (YAS), hosted by the American Chemical Society’s Division of Organic Chemistry. This highly competitive honor recognizes outstanding assistant professors in organic chemistry who are in their fifth or sixth year of appointment and have not yet been considered…Continue readingKyle Biegasiewicz selected as ACS Academic Young Investigator
Sanford applied and was accepted to several programs, including Georgia Tech and Emory. While Georgia Tech was a better match for her technical background, Emory felt like the right place to grow. “I had real conversations with the faculty. It didn’t feel transactional,” she said.Continue readingGrad alum Aimee Sanford discusses her research story with alma mater
Noni Byrnes, Ph.D., director of NIH’s Center for Scientific Review (CSR), has announced that she will retire from federal service on Aug. 31, 2025. Dr. Byrnes holds a Ph.D. in analytical chemistry from Emory.Continue readingGrad alum Noni Byrnes retires as director of NIH’s Center for Scientific Review
Francesco Evangelista, Emory College Winship Distinguished Professor of Chemistry, has been elected as a member of the elite International Academy of Quantum Molecular Sciences (IAQMS). Continue readingFrancesco Evangelista elected to International Academy of Quantum Molecular Science