American Chemical Society Awards Fellowship to Nanomaterials Researcher
Source/Type: News - Staff reports

Author: LIGHTimes News Staff

August 24, 2010... Rigoberto Advincula was among the 2010 class of American Chemical Society (ACS) fellows that were honored along with 191 other inductees at a ceremony during the annual ACS meeting in Boston. The fellows program was started in 2009 to recognize outstanding contributions to science and the chemistry profession. Advincula is among 13 from Texas who received the honor this year. At 42, Advincula is one of the younger honorees. However, he has already compiled an impressive record as a leading polymer and nanomaterials researcher.

John Bear, fellow chemist and dean of UH's College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics nominated Advincula for the distinction for his work as a renowned scholar and as a mentor to young scientists.

Advincula's research involves the design and fabrication of polymers and nanomaterials and nanocomposites. These new hybrid materials could be used in a variety of applications such as chemical sensors, improved LED display screens, and better controlled energy transfer in solar cells. in previous projects, he and his team have devised new polymer coatings that could improve the brightness and flexibility of display screens on cell phones, PDA's and other devices.

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