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White Developing Copper Photosensitizers for a Greener Future

Ohio University chemist Travis White became an NQPI member in 2019.

By Ling Xin NQPI Editorial Intern Nanoscale and Quantum Phenomena Institute Spring 2020 Newsletter A team led by Ohio University chemist and NQPI member Dr. Travis White is working to advance the understanding of the basic processes involving copper photosensitizers to drive chemical reactions, which can shed light on efficient, […]

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June 24, 2020 at 10:24 amResearch

Cimatu Studies Materials for Cornea Replacement

Katherine Cimatu

By Kate Nichols NQPI Editorial Intern Nanoscale and Quantum Phenomena Institute 2020 Spring Newsletter Physical Chemist and NQPI member Dr. Katherine Cimatu and her group focus on investigating the surface and interfacial properties of soft polymers. Polymers are substances made up of a chain of repeated monomers. Creating a multifunctional […]

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June 24, 2020 at 10:21 amResearch

Chemistry Researchers Return to Labs to Probe COVID-19

Dr. Shiyong Wu meets with students.

Excerpted from Ohio University News Several Ohio University researchers have received permission for an early return to their labs to conduct research on potential treatments for COVID-19. Three research labs in the Chemistry & Biochemistry Department in the College of Arts and Sciences are using other funding sources and the […]

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May 28, 2020 at 10:56 amResearch

Phillips Leads $3.7 Million Project to Advance Nuclear Physics Experiments

Dr. Daniel Phillips

From Ohio University News Ohio University physicist Dr. Daniel Phillips is leading a new $3.7 million, multi-institution effort to develop software that can create more accurate models of scientific phenomena — such as what happened in the microseconds after the Big Bang or how long a radioactive nucleus will live […]

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May 28, 2020 at 10:04 amResearch

Harrington Co-Authors Two Articles on Antioxidant Proanthocyanidins

Dr. Peter de B. Harrington

Dr. Peter de B. Harrington, Professor of Chemistry & Biochemistry at Ohio University, recently co-authored two publications on antioxidant proanthocyanidins in Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry, along with lead author Yifei Wang, a Research Assistant Professor working for him at the USDA Agricultural Research Service. Proanthocyanidins are polyphenols that are found in […]

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May 15, 2020 at 10:58 amResearch

Rosen, Thankachan Research Technology for Teaching in India

Dr. Matthew Rosen

Dr. Matthew Rosen, Assistant Professor of Anthropology at Ohio University, together with Dr. Briju Thankachan, Director of Curriculum and Assessment Design and Improvement at OHIO’s Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, and Dr. Divya Chandrasenan, Assistant Professor of Education at University of Kerala, India, received an INTEL-funded Major Research grant from […]

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May 11, 2020 at 7:55 amResearch

Joy Kostansek Awarded Sociology & Anthropology Excellence in Research Award

Joy Kostansek

Ohio University graduate student Joy Kostansek was awarded the Excellence in Research Award by the Sociology & Anthropology Department. Kostansek is completing an M.A. in Sociology. She was nominated by Dr. Stephen Scanlan, Associate Professor of Sociology, and Dr. Anna Terman, Assistant Professor of Sociology. “What more can I say?” […]

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April 26, 2020 at 1:21 pmNews Research