College of Chemistry

Berkeley researchers demonstrate new technique for surface-sensitive second harmonic generation utilizing non-linear optics with a table-top laser

May 19, 2021
UC Berkeley, College of Chemistry Press Release

AAAS cover -- Michael Zuerch announcement

On the cover of Science Advances. Artist’s impression of the XUV-SHG on a titanium foil. Credit: Ella Marushchenko

Interfaces and surfaces are of central importance to many open scientific questions. For example, in order to design more energy-efficient all solid-state batteries to fuel next-generation electric cars, we need to better understand...

UC Berkeley researchers illuminate material complexity with nonlinear x-ray spectroscopy

August 10, 2021
UC Berkeley, College of Chemistry Press Release

Nano letters cover art from the lab of Michael ZuerchOn the Cover: Artist rendering of second harmonic generation spectroscopy in the extreme ultraviolet state. Illustration by Ella Marushenko. (Nano Letters, Vol 21, No 14)

(SHG) spectroscopy in the extreme ultraviolet is an emerging technique used to study inversion symmetry...

Extreme ultraviolet probe aids in discovery of dark matter

November 18, 2020
UC Berkeley, College of Chemistry Press Release

Michael Zuerch assembles a cryogenic sample holder.

Image: Michael Zuerch demonstrates the assembly of a cryogenic sample holder. (Photo: Michael Barnes)

The last decade has been marked by a series of remarkable discoveries identifying how the universe is composed. Currently it is understood that the mysterious substance dark matter makes up 85% of the matter in the universe. This observable...

Elemental Leadership: Roya Maboudian announced as new Associate Dean of Undergraduate Affairs

May 2, 2024
By Veronica Bartell | College of Chemistry
The college is pleased to announce the new Associate Dean of Undergraduate Affairs, Roya Maboudian. Since 1993, Roya has consistently exemplified excellence in research, teaching, service, and leadership.

Robert Bergman presents 2018 G.N. Lewis Memorial Lecture

October 24, 2018
by Marge d'Wylde | College of Chemistry
Robert Bergman, the Gerald E. K. Branch Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Chemistry and Professor of the Graduate School, presented the 65th lecture in honor of Gilbert Newton Lewis (Dean of the College from 1912-1941).

Markita Landry receives the 2020 Emerging Leader in Molecular Spectroscopy Award

October 19, 2020
UC Berkeley, College of Chemistry Press Release

Screenshot of zoom meeting showing two women with one holding up Markita holding up an award

Laura Bush, Editorial Director of Spectroscopy magazine virtually presented Markita Landry with the Emerging Leader in Molecular Spectroscopy Award during the 2020 SciX 2020 conference. Photo courtesy of SciX 2020 Virtual Conference.

By combining single-molecule biophysics and...

Omar Yaghi: 2019 Innovator of the Year

April 19, 2020
By Patricia Miller | Innovation and Tech Today
Omar Yaghi, the James and Neeltje Tretter Chair
 Professor of Chemistry at UC Berkeley, has been announced as the 2019 Innovator of the Year by Innovation & Tech Today.

William Lester: Lifetime achievement award

February 5, 2020
Top Industry Professionals | Issue 43 2020
Dr. William Alexander Lester, Jr was recently selected for the Lifetime Achievement Award for 2019 and as Top Chemist Educator of the Year for 2018 by the International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP) for his outstanding leadership and commitment to the field.

PDP student research becomes white papers for Givaudan

October 31, 2022
Sudhir Joshi
PDP is pleased to present a series of white papers produced by our students for Givaudan – a global flavors and fragrances supplier. The papers were part of the PDP student's capstone projects.

Mars Mariner mural installed in Pimentel Hall

June 11, 2018
A spectacular new mural was installed this week in the lobby of Pimentel Hall at UC Berkeley’s College of Chemistry. Celebrating the College’s involvement in NASA’s Mars 6 and Mars 7 Mariner missions, the mural is part of an exhibit that explains how two infrared spectrometers were built at the College of Chemistry and then traveled to Mars.