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Prof. Yang Yang Headshot

Congratulations to Professor Yang Yang

Award Date: June 30, 2026

2026 Mitsui Chemicals Catalysis Science Award for Creative Work

Congratulations to Professor Yang Yang for being selected as a recipient of the 2026 Mitsui Chemicals Catalysis Science Award for Creative Work! 

The awards have been established in 2004 with the aim of contributing to the sustainable development of chemistry and the chemical industry by recognizing researchers who have made outstanding achievements in catalysis science.

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Diagram of catalyst turnover

Congratulations to Graduate Student Miguel Orozco

Publication Date: June 6, 2026

Does Turnover Number Represent a Single Value or a Distribution?

Congratulations to DCB Graduate Student Miguel Orozco (Sepunaru Group) and collaborators from the Mefford Group on their new publication in the Journal of the American Chemical Society!

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Prof. Brandon Greene Headshot

Congratulations to Professor Brandon Greene

Award Date: May 19, 2026

2026 Stanley and Leslie Parsons Award in Biochemistry

Congratulations to Professor Brandon Greene for being selected as a recipient of the 2026 Stanley and Leslie Parsons Award in Biochemistry!

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Congratulations to Professor Andrea Carlini

Award Date: May 13, 2026

2026 Harold J. Plous Memorial Award

Congratulations to Professor Andrea Carlini for being selected as the next Harold J. Plous Memorial Award Winner!

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