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Prof. Omar Farha - Smart and Programmable Sponges
February 21, 2020
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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RAM Restaurant & Brewery
9520 W Higgins Rd
Rosemont, IL 60018
https://www.theram.com/
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Omar Farha
-Professor of Chemistry-
Northwestern University
"Smart and Programmable Sponges"
ABSTRACT
This talk will focus on metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) from basic research to implementation and commercialization. MOFs are a class of porous, crystalline materials composed of metal-based nodes and organic ligands that self-assemble
into multi-dimensional lattices. In contrast to conventional porous materials such as zeolites and activated carbon, an abundantly diverse set of molecular building blocks allows for the realization of MOFs with a broad range of properties. We have developed an extensive understanding of how the physical architecture and chemical properties of MOFs affect material performance in applications such as catalytic activity for chemical warfare agent detoxification.
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POSTER SESSION
Undergraduates can present posters describing their research, and the best one will win a prize! Register your poster here:
http://chicagoacs.org/form.php?form_id=57
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BUFFET DINNER - Main site only:
Chimichurri Chicken, Mac and Cheese with Roasted Mushrooms
Caesar Salad, Seasonal Rice, Seasonal Vegetable
Non-alcoholic Beverage
RESERVATIONS:
Dinner Registration Deadline: 11:00 AM on Tuesday, February 18
Lecture-only Registration Deadline: 11:00 AM on Thursday, February 20
QUESTIONS OR NON-WEB RESERVATIONS? Please contact the Section Office via phone (847-391-9091) or email ([email protected]).
BIOGRAPHY
Omar K. Farha is an associate professor of chemistry at Northwestern University, president of NuMat Technologies, and Associate Editor for ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces. His current research spans diverse areas of chemistry and materials science ranging from energy to defense related challenges. Specifically, his research focuses on the rational design of metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) for applications sensing, catalysis, storage, separations and water purification. His research accomplishments have been recognized by several awards and honors including Kuwait Prize, Japanese Society of Coordination Chemistry “International award for creative work”; the Royal Society of Chemistry “Environment, Sustainability and Energy Division Early Career” Award; the American Chemical society “The Satinder Ahuja Award for Young Investigators in Separation Science; and an award established by the Department of Chemistry at Northwestern University in his honor: the Omar Farha Award for Research Leadership “awarded for stewardship, cooperation and leadership in the finest pursuit of research in chemistry” and given annually to an outstanding research scientist working in the department. Prof. Farha has 430 peer-reviewed publications, holds 16 patents, 47,000 citation and h-index of 105 (google Scholar), and has been named a “Highly Cited Researcher” in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019. Omar is the co-founder of NuMat Technologies, the first company to commercialized an engineered system level product enabled by Metal-Organic Framework Materials.
MAIN LOCATION - DIRECTIONS and PARKING:
LIVE LECTURE:
Ram Restaurant & Brewery
9520 W. Higgins Rd.
Rosemont, IL 60018
Map: https://g.page/RAMRosemont?share
PARKING: free in adjacent lot
REMOTE LOCATION - DIRECTIONS and PARKING:
Purdue University Northwest
Gyte Building, Room 240
2200 169th St.
Hammond, IN 46323
Map: http://chicagoacs.org/images/downloads/Maps_of_venues/purduenw_map.pdf
PARKING: free
Tickets
$35.00 MAIN SITE DINNER - MEMBER
$35.00 MAIN SITE DINNER - Nonmember
$15.00 MAIN SITE DINNER - Student
$0.00 MAIN SITE - Lecture only registration
