Recent News

Prof. Chris Li named to the 2025 class of Cottrell Scholars. The Cottrell Scholar program honors and helps to develop outstanding teacher-scholars who are recognized by their scientific communities for the quality and innovation of their research programs and their potential for academic leadership. Read the story in this UBNow article.

UB Chemistry professor Dr. Jason Benedict directs the 11 annual US Crystal Growing competition with crystals arriving from across the globe and judged by members of our community. Check out pictures and quotes in the story from UB news!

The toxic and environmental effects of “forever chemicals” (PFAS) may be remedied by an “unseen hero”. The Aga lab has discovered bacteria that can break down PFAS compounds and may provide the methods for environmentally-friendly breakdown of these otherwise persistent molecules. Read more in this UBNow article.

A new study by the Atilla and Aga Labs from UB Chemistry provide new insights into the ways PFAS or “forever chemicals” exposure impact the brain. These results will lead to information that can focus efforts to eliminate especially problematic PFAS molecules from the environment and industry use. Read more about the study published in UBNow and Prevention.

The Li Lab has produced a highly sustainable and efficient plasma-electrochemical reactor that can produce ammonia directly from air. This research is a major advancement in ammonia production and reflects a modernization of the Haber-Bosch process that has persisted for over 100 years. Read more in this UBNow article.