Kirill Kovnir

Scientists to use superpowers of AI and innovative synthesis to develop new, stronger magnets

A team led by Kirill Kovnir, professor of chemistry, will use artificial intelligence tools and innovative synthesis methods to develop new, super-strong magnets. The U.S. Department of Energy's Advanced Research Projects Agency – Energy is supporting the work with a $2.7 million grant.

July 13, 2026

LAS chemists synthesize, discover new materials to convert wasted heat into electricity

Kovnir and Zaikina awarded inaugural grant from LAS Frontier Science Fund.

September 28, 2022

Chemistry student’s formula for success is teamwork and experiences

Goldwater Scholar Nethmi Hewage says faculty mentors and ‘incredible opportunities at Iowa State’ shaped her undergraduate journey.

June 15, 2022

New thermoelectric material may reduce wasted energy

Kirill Kovnir, associate professor of chemistry, synthesizes new materials which can be used to turn heat into electricity.

June 15, 2018

Katherine Woo and Shannon Lee receive NASA fellowship grants

Their chemistry graduate research into thermoelectric materials will be supported through the NASA Iowa Space Grant Consortium.

January 11, 2018