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

Title to be announced

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