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The World Association of Theoretical and Computational Chemists (WATOC) has awarded its Schrödinger Medal to University of Chicago Professor Laura Gagliardi. The citation recognizes Prof. Gagliardi's "seminal contributions to multireference electronic-structure theory and for transformative applications of theoretical chemistry to catalysis, carbon capture, and water harvesting materials"
Theoretical and computational chemistry give researchers the power to test new ideas and materials using highly complex and accurate simulations. These prediction methods allow for a faster path to new designs that work as intended. Dr. Gagliardi's research has expanded the potential of this field, and has done so by targeting innovations that are key to a more sustainable industrial economy.
"Professor Gagliardi's work demonstrates how advances in theoretical chemistry can directly support scalable climate solutions." - Catalyst Design for Decarbonization Center (CD4DC), University of Chicago
Read more about the award and Prof. Gagliardi's work:
University of Chicago press release
Announcement from the Univ. of Chicago's Catalyst Design for Decarbonization Center (which Prof. Gagliardi leads)
World Association of Theoretical and Computational Chemists (WATOC) - Schrödinger Medal
