University Professor Javier Vela and ISU chemistry students shine at LatinXChem conference
Virtual conference showcased cutting-edge chemistry research from Latin American students and educators across the globe
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Three LAS researchers honored by science association
Three LAS researchers honored by the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
All inorganic approach makes better-performing perovskites for solar cells, LEDs
Javier Vela’s research group develops perovskite materials through soft chemistry— low-environmental impact processes that use room temperature and solution-phase reactions.
Faculty across LAS work with Science Bound students
Summer brings Science Bound students to campus for extra research and learning experiences in STEM fields.
Five LAS faculty receive donor-funded awards
Five faculty members in LAS College were recognized for excellence in their fields and will receive awards that support their research.
Cheaper, faster energy
LAS scientist uncovers materials that will work well in solar cells, but without the toxicity, scarcity or costs of other semiconductors.
Addition of tin boosts nanoparticle’s photoluminescence
Emily Smith and Javier Vela, researchers at Ames Laboratory and professors of chemistry, have developed nanoparticles which show promise as potentially better materials for solar cells and imaging probes.
Vela to participate in International Young Observer Program
Vela will be one of seven participants representing the United States in the 2017 Young Observer Program.