MEETS Series
The Materials, Energy and EnvironmenT Seminars spotlight multidisciplinary research that drives solutions in sustainability, energy innovation and advanced materials.
Spring 2026 - Wednesdays at 12 PM in 684 Natural Sciences Complex
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Physics-Informed Efficient Exploration of Structural and Correlated Energy Landscapes
presented by: Li Zhu, Assistant Professor, Physics Department, Rutgers University-Newark
12:00 Noon in 684 Natural Sciences Complex, UB North Campus
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Driving Separations with Electrochemical Sorbents: Identifying Points for Improvement with Systems Analyses
presented by: Jonathan Boualavong, Assistant Professor, Department of Civil, Structural, and Environmental Engineering, University at Buffalo
12:00 Noon in 684 Natural Sciences Complex, UB North Campus
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Olefin Separations using Polymeric Ionic Liquids Containing Silver(I), Copper(I) and Copper(II) Ions
presented by: Dr. Donghyun Ryoo, Postdoctoral Associate in Prof. Gionfriddo's Group, Department of Chemistry, University at Buffalo
12:00 Noon in 684 Natural Sciences Complex, UB North Campus
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Engineering Nanofibers for Next Generation Materials and Energy & Environmental Applications
presented by: Tamer Uyar, Department of Human Centered Design, College of Human Ecology, Cornell University
12:00 Noon in 684 Natural Sciences Complex, UB North Campus
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Title to be announced
presented by: John Pinti, PhD Candidate in Dr. Cook's Group, Department of Chermistry, University at Buffalo
12:00 Noon in 684 Natural Sciences Complex, UB North Campus