06/27/2023
By Kwok Fan Chow

The Kennedy College of Science, Department of Chemistry, invites you to attend a Ph.D. Research Proposal defense by Zhen Yang entitled “Designing of Dynamic Enaminitrile Switches with Enhanced Emission Properties.”

Degree: Doctoral
Location: Olney, Room 518
Date: Monday, July 10, 2023
Time: 2 p.m.

Committee Chair: Prof. Olof Ramstrom, Department of Chemistry, University of Massachusetts Lowell

Committee Members:

  • Prof. Mingdi Yan, Department of Chemistry, University of Massachusetts Lowell
  • Prof. Marina Ruths, Department of Chemistry, University of Massachusetts Lowell
  • Prof. Lawrence M. Wolf, Department of Chemistry, University of Massachusetts Lowell

Abstract:
Applying dynamic chemistry can promote a deeper understanding of the mechanisms underlying the transformation processes that occur in organic reactions. Various dynamic processes, such as configurational and interactional dynamics, can enhance the intricacy and broaden the scope of chemical reactions within a system. Therefore, it is imperative to design molecules capable of multiple responses and to improve their adaptability within these systems.

Molecule switches have been discussed in shifting between different states in response to environmental stimuli, such as changes in pH, temperature, light, and viscosity. The structural transformations of switches such as rotation make their chemical and physical changes simultaneously, allowing them to adapt to more environmental inputs.

All interested students and faculty members are invited to attend.