The dynamic future of molecular crystals: A new class of engineering materials

Title:

The dynamic future of molecular crystals: A new class of engineering materials

Schedule:

Date: 7^th December, 2023 (Thursday)

Time: 5 - 6 pm (HKT)

Venue: Lecture Theatre P1, Chong Yuet Ming Chemistry Building

Speaker:

Prof. Panče Naumov

Faculty of Art and Sciences

New York University Abu Dhabi

Biography:

Prof. Panče Naumov is a native of Macedonia, where he was educated and worked shortly at Ss Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje. After acquiring his PhD in chemistry and materials science from Tokyo Institute of Technology in 2004, Dr. Naumov continued his research at the National Institute for Materials Science, Osaka University and Kyoto University in Japan. In 2007 he joined New York University, where he is now a tenured faculty in NYU’s portal campus in Abu Dhabi, the UAE. The research in the Naumov Group is in the materials science domain, focusing on smart materials, crystallography, bioluminescence and petroleomics. 

Abstract:

In recent years, the scientific community has shown growing interest in molecular crystals due to their unique properties and multifunctional potential. These crystals, derived from organized molecular assemblies, exhibit characteristics such as tunable mechanical properties and responsive optical behaviors. Their adaptable nature can lead to breakthroughs in various sectors including electronics, photonics, and pharmaceuticals. Furthermore, with advances in synthesis and fabrication techniques, molecular crystals offer a sustainable and versatile approach to next-generation material design. The promise they hold is not just in their inherent properties, but in the innovative applications they can empower, heralding a dynamic future for materials science and engineering. 

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