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Prof. Seebach awarded by the CINMPIS in Cagliari
In December 2017, Prof. Seebach was awarded by the Consorzio Interuniversitario Nazionale Metodologie e Processi Inovativi di Sintesi (CINMPIS) for his pioneering and outstanding contributions to the field of Organic Chemistry.
Prof. Kovalenko new Associate Editor of Chemistry of Materials
Prof. Kovalenko is one of three new associate editors of Chemistry of Materials, a journal of the American Society of Chemistry.
Extremely bright and fast light emission
Prof. Kovalenko and an international team of researchers have now discovered why a certain type of quantum dot can reproduce extremely bright light in every color. Such quantum dots could someday be used in light-emitting diodes and for optical communication.
Light-sensitive THC derivatives
Researcher in Prof. Carreira's group have synthesized several variants of THC, the active ingredient in cannabis. The photoswitchable molecules provide a new tool that can be used to more effectively study the body’s own cannabinoid system.
Prof. Schneider New Associate Vice President ETH Global
As Associate Vice President ETH Global, Prof. Schneider will forge strategic alliances and partnerships to help scientists at ETH maintain and expand their global network.