College of Arts and Sciences

We are pleased to highlight Anthony Kornokovich, a PhD student in Chemistry, whose research is contributing to the development of new lithium salts and ionic liquids designed to improve the safety and performance of rechargeable batteries. Working with Dr. John Protasiewicz, Anthony’s research focuses on the synthesis of unconventional lithium...

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Graduate Student Spotlight: Lucia Yuan We are pleased to highlight Lucia Yuan, a PhD student in Chemistry, whose research is advancing the development of functional polymeric materials for biomedical applications. Working with Dr. Metin Karayilan, Lucia’s research focuses on polymer synthesis, RAFT copolymerization, and sequence-controlled polymer design, with applications in bioimaging...

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Chemistry faculty Natalie Briggs to lecture at the Physics Department Colloquium on Thursday, October 8th on "Reimagining The Atomic-Scale Materials Landscape".  The colloquium is from 4:15 pm to 5:15 pm in Rock 301. It will be preceded by coffee and cookies in the Michelson lounge on the second floor of...

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Recent Chemistry Department PhD graduate Desiree Prado, PhD (GRS ’26), of the Burda Lab, is featured in a new Case Western Reserve University story highlighting the James M. Galm Electrochemical Engineering & Energy Science research cluster. While pursuing her graduate studies in chemistry, Prado helped reactivate the university’s student...

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In collaboration with the Department of Classics, and Dr. Maddelena Rumor, the Chemistry Department had another successful ChemExplore event. Dr. Rekha Srinivasan, Dr. Stephanie Kramer, and Dr. Brian Fitch taught students about redox chemistry while creating beautiful tie-dye patterns using indigo dye. Participants experimented with plant-based pH indicators, observing how...

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Dr. Clemens Burda has been awarded the 2026 LightPath Award by the American Society for Photobiology. The Light Path Award honors a researcher whose substantial and innovative contributions have advanced the integration of photobiology with other disciplines, helping to broaden the frontiers of the field. This recognition highlights Dr. Burda’s impactful...

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