Dr Wade Petersen, University of Cape Town
Lecture Theatre 2, School of Chemistry, Cantock's Close
Chemists have provided the world with an abundance of enabling synthesis methods for the construction of molecules significant to human life; specifically crucial medicines. Many of these methods utilise rare and expensive metals and/or require significant heating processes. In a world of rapidly declining resource, a very sobering question emerges:
‘How will we make critical medicines with no energy — say in the middle of a blackout?’
In this talk Dr Petersen will share some of his experiences working under such conditions, as well as describe some of his research toward achieving sustainable and energy efficient processes. Mimicking photosynthesis and using light energy in pursuit of chemical synthesis perfection.
Dr Petersen is visiting Bristol on the 'Next Generation' Visiting Researcher Programme, his University of Bristol host is Professor Andrew Orr-Ewing. Please visit Dr Petersen's IRP profile page to view more details.
*Please note this lecture was originally advertised in the staff bulletin as taking place between 2-3 pm, the correct time is 3-4 pm.
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