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Professor Timothy M. Swager of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology will give this year’s Lewis Lectures in the Wolfson Theatre on 27 and 29 April.
The first lecture on Wednesday 27 April at 4 pm will be on “Dynamic particles for Biological and Chemical Sensing” and will focus on the design of systems wherein a reconfiguration of the materials can be triggered chemically or mechanically. The second lecture on Friday 29 April at 4 pm is entitled “Molecular electronics for chemical sensors.” This lecture will detail the creation of ultrasensitive sensors based on electronically active conjugated polymers and carbon nanotubes.
Timothy M. Swager is the John D. MacArthur Professor of Chemistry at MIT. His group's research is broadly focused on synthetic, supramolecular, analytical and materials chemistry. He is the 2016 recipient of the Gustavus John Esselen Award for Chemistry in the Public Interest, which annually recognises a chemist "whose scientific and technical work has contributed to the public well-being," and is one of the most prestigious honours provided by the Northeaster Section of the American Chemical Society.
The Lord Lewis Lectures are held in memory of Jack Lewis FRS, Baron Lewis of Newnham, who during his 25 years in the Chemistry Department was not only an exceptional mentor and insightful scientist, but also exerted a great influence on science in the department and beyond. Lord Lewis died in July 2014 and a Symposium and Memorial Service were held at Robinson College in February, 2015.