Wake Forest Chemistry Faculty Explore the Importance of Molecular Handedness in Medicine Wake Forest University chemistry professors Cédric Schaack and Mallory Green recently contributed an article to The Conversation exploring how a molecule’s “handedness,” or chirality, can determine its biological activity and effectiveness as a medication. Inspired by the 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, the…
In this installment of Walk with Wente, President Susan Wente sits down with Professor Patricia Dos Santos for an engaging conversation about biochemistry, enzyme research, and the real-world impact of scientific discovery. The discussion offers a behind-the-scenes look at cutting-edge work happening at Wake Forest, highlighting how curiosity-driven research advances both knowledge and innovation. It’s…
Emerging Investigators 2024: Pioneering the Future of Materials Chemistry The Journal of Materials Chemistry C has unveiled its 2024 Emerging Investigators collection, showcasing some of the most promising early-career scientists in the field of materials chemistry. This curated selection highlights groundbreaking research that spans a diverse range of topics, including luminescent materials, organic semiconductors, nanotechnology,…
Abdou Lachgar, professor of chemistry at Wake Forest University, has been named a 2023-2024 Fulbright U.S. Scholar for Namibia. Lachgar will conduct research and teach at the University of Namibia’s materials science department. His proposed research projects will focus on the sustainable production of hydrogen using solar energy and the conversion of biowaste to biofuel….
Elham Ghadiri, a professor of inorganic chemistry at Wake Forest University, has received a $650,000 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to fund research on new laser techniques that can be used to study photochemical reactions in sustainable semiconductors. These reactions are at the heart of many environmental energy conversion systems, and understanding how…
Dr. Willie Hinze has reached the golden milestone of 50 years as a member of the American Chemical Society (ACS). Dr. Hinze has been active with the Society as an educator, researcher, and collegial associate. Dr. Hinze received his Ph.D. from Texas A&M and is Wake Forest’s John B. White Professor of Chemistry. His career…
Since a steady stream of social media claims can convince an unwary audience that just about anything is true, Wake Forest chemistry professor Patricia Dos Santos has a new goal for her Biochemistry II students: Use solid science to support or refute those claims – and be sure to share the findings with family and…
(This article was written jointly by Bruce King, Chair, and Thurman D. Kitchin Professor of Chemistry, Christa Colyer, Professor of Chemistry, and Willie Hinze, Professor of Chemistry) Al Rives’s career and life are intimately intertwined with Wake Forest University. His varied relationships with and commitment to Wake Forest have both defined and enriched his teaching…
Patricia Dos Santos, associate professor of chemistry and department associate chair, has accepted an invitation from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to serve as a member of the Macromolecular Structure and Function A Study Section (MSFA), Center for Scientific Review. In a letter announcing her acceptance, the NIH recognized Dos Santos for her scientific…
Akbar Salam is a minimalist when it comes to conducting his Chemistry research, relying on blank sheets of paper over a laboratory equipped with high-tech gear. He tends to work on quantum mechanics at a table either in his house or his temporary Winston Hall office. He’ll solve advanced math equations on paper for up…
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