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Advancing Geoparticle Science: Insights from the Complex System of Small Geoparticle Workshop
The Complex System of Small Geoparticle Workshop brought together leading experts, researchers, and policymakers to explore the critical role of geoparticles in climate change mitigation and sustainable agriculture. Hosted by COMPASS, the workshop focused on defining...
COMPASS at AMRS 2024: Advancing Frugal Innovation, Sustainability, and Global Collaboration
COMPASS participated at the AMRS Conference in Kigali from December 16th to the 18th, 2024, both with COMPASS leadership, Prof. Nicholas Kotov, Prof. Martin Thuo and Dr. Elena della Valle and with students and researchers: 3 from COMPASS Leadership 1 COMPASS veteran...
Professor Paula Hammond Awarded National Medal of Technology and Innovation
It is our great pleasure to announce that one of the members of our External Advisory Board, Professor Paula Hammond recently received from President Biden the National Medal of Technology and Innovation. She earned this high distinction for groundbreaking research in...
Professor Martin Thuo named National Academy of Inventors Fellow
Martin Thuo has been named a National Academy of Inventors Fellow, the highest professional distinction awarded solely to academic inventors. The NAI announced in December the election of 170 exceptional inventors from 135 research universities, and...
Liquid metal particles can self-assemble intoelectronics
Self-assembling electronics made from liquid metal particles could provide a cheaper way of manufacturing computer chips, simply by harnessing the basic physics of how fluids flow through tiny structures. “The cost of entry in manufacturing electronics and building...
Congratulations Prof. Thou for the 2024 NAI Fellow
Congratulations Prof. Thou for the 2024 NAI Fellow! Click here for the full story! 12.2.24-2024-Fellows-ListDownload
Compass junior scientists social event during all hands meeting in December!
Prof. Nikolla was selected as one of the “Cell Press 50 Scientists that Inspire!!”
Prof. Nikolla was selected as one of the Cell Press 50 Scientists that Inspire for her contributions to sustainability through her work in catalysis. Her research interests focus on the development of heterogeneous catalysts for chemical and electrochemical energy...
Revolutionizing Electronics: Prof. Martin Thuo’s Research on Self-Assembling Molecular Adducts
Prof. Martin Thuo, COMPASS Deputy Director and Professor at NC State, shares groundbreaking insights into the self-assembly of molecular adducts. This innovative approach, co-funded by COMPASS, has the potential to transform the future of electronics manufacturing,...
Dr. Yonas Gizaw was invited to give a public lecture at Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) Science and Technology University (AASTU)
Dr Yonas Gizaw (left), a member of the CERA Advisory Board, was invited to give a public lecture at Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) Science and Technology University (AASTU) on October 9, 2024. Dr. Gizaw gave a very interesting lecture on "Beyond Academic Excellence:...
$10M European Research Council (ERC) grant was awarded!
A $10M European Research Council (ERC) grant was awarded to study complex biological systems of chiral nanoparticles to disrupt the formation of the networks of amyloid peptides formed and biofilms of antibiotic resistant bacteria. The ERC Synergy grants are the...
Congratulations to Professor Nikolla for awarding 2024 Excellence in Catalysis Award!
Congratulations to Professor Eranda Nikolla whom the Catalysis Society of Metropolitan New York awarded the 2024 Excellence in Catalysis Award for her pioneering works in developing catalysts for energy conversion and storage, particularly in designing materials that...