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The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) is launching the first annual Featured Research Art & Media Exhibit (FRAME) Contest — and we want your research on our walls.
The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) is launching the first annual Featured Research Art & Media Exhibit (FRAME) Contest — and we want your research on our walls.
The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) is launching the first annual Featured Research Art & Media Exhibit (FRAME) Contest — and we want your research on our walls.
Chiral Bridge Effects on Radical Pair Lifetimes in D–χ–A Systems.
Miu Tsuji, Ph.D. candidate in Physical Chemistry, will present research on donor–chiral bridge–acceptor molecules. The work explores how chiral BINOL bridges influence radical pair lifetimes with implications for chiral-induced spin selectivity (CISS) and quantum information science.
The doctoral dissertation oral defense of Miu Tsuji, Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Chemistry (Physical Chemistry) at the University of Connecticut, will be held on December 1, 2025. The dissertation, “Chiral Bridge Effects on Radical Pair Lifetimes in D–χ–A Systems”, examines how incorporating chiral BINOL bridges into donor–bridge–acceptor molecules influences electron transfer and spin […]
The doctoral dissertation oral defense of Miu Tsuji, Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Chemistry (Physical Chemistry) at the University of Connecticut, will be held on December 1, 2025. The dissertation, “Chiral Bridge Effects on Radical Pair Lifetimes in D–χ–A Systems”, examines how incorporating chiral BINOL bridges into donor–bridge–acceptor molecules influences electron transfer and spin […]
ANSC PhD Defense: Yuying RenDate: Tuesday, December 2, 2025Time: 2:00PMLocation: WITE 115 (York Room)If you require an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact Dr. Mary Anne Amalaradjou at 860-486-6620 or mary_anne.amalaradjou@uconn.edu at least 5 days in advance of the seminar
This work explored mass spectrometry (MS)-based strategies to improve RNA sequencing and characterization. By optimizing enzymatic digestion and coupling microfluidic and custom-built capillary electrophoresis to MS, we addressed challenges in analyzing complex, modified RNAs and advanced tools for RNA therapeutic development.
Ph.D. Dissertation Defense by Da Hye Yang, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Connecticut. This defense presents research on the mechanistic understanding of liquid–liquid phase separation (LLPS) in drug systems and its impact on crystallization and oral absorption. This work provides guidelines for developing strategies for improving drug product performance and stability.
ANSC PhD Defense: Leya Susan VijuDate: Tuesday, December 9, 2025Time: 11:00AMLocation: WITE Building, Room 115 (York)If you require an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact the Department of Animal Science at 860-486-2413 or animalscience@uconn.edu at least 5 days in advance of the seminar
Doctoral Dissertation Oral Defense Title: Technical Literacy-based Approaches towards Understanding and Influencing Users’ Privacy Decision-Making Field of Study: Computer Science and Engineering Ph.D. Candidate: Ehsan Ul Haque Major Advisor: Dr. Mohammad Maifi Hasan Khan Associate Advisors: Dr. Walter Krawec, Dr. Suining He The ubiquitous adoption of smart Internet of Things (IoT) devices has made user […]
Dissertation title: Process Optimization and Transport of Emerging Contaminants in Wastewater Treatment Plants for Environmental Impact Mitigation Abstract: A comprehensive study was conducted focusing on the source of emerging contaminant microplastics (MPs), their fate and transport of across various treatment units in wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) and finally crucial aspects of the application of sensor […]