Javier Vela, University Professor in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, has been named to the 2021 cohort of American Chemical Society (ACS) Fellows. According to the ACS website, the fellows program began in 2009 as a way to recognize and honor ACS members for outstanding achievements in and contributions to science, the profession … Continue reading Javier Vela named 2021 American Chemical Society Fellow
Virtual conference showcased cutting-edge chemistry research from Latin American students and educators across the globe
Three LAS researchers honored by the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
Javier Vela’s research group develops perovskite materials through soft chemistry— low-environmental impact processes that use room temperature and solution-phase reactions.
Summer brings Science Bound students to campus for extra research and learning experiences in STEM fields.
Five faculty members in LAS College were recognized for excellence in their fields and will receive awards that support their research.
LAS scientist uncovers materials that will work well in solar cells, but without the toxicity, scarcity or costs of other semiconductors.
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 will be one of seven participants representing the United States in the 2017 Young Observer Program.