Benjamin P. Boussert Lectureship
The Dr. Benjamin Boussert Lecture Series invites a renowned chemist to Louisiana State University each year. The seminar brings together family, friends, and the local chemistry community in memory of 海角社区 Chemistry alumnus Benjamin Boussert.
Friday, October 4, 2024
University of Pittsburgh
鈥淚ntrinsic Surface Properties of Graphitic Carbon Materials鈥�
Our research shows that the perceived hydrophobicity of graphitic carbons arises from the adsorption of airborne hydrocarbons on their surfaces. Additionally, this form of contamination significantly influences both the heterogeneous electron transfer rate constant and the double-layer capacitance of carbon electrodes. These findings underscore the critical role of surface cleanliness in characterizing and utilizing carbon materials in ambient conditions.
3:30 PM | Life Science Annex Auditorium, A101
*Reception to follow in 100 CMB
Previous Benjamin P. Boussert Lecturers
2023 - Gacoin Thierry (Ecole Polytechnique)
2022 - Bryce Sadtler (Washington University in St. Louis)
2019 - Shelley A. Claridge (Purdue University)
2018 - Robert J. Cava (Princeton University)
2017 - Emory Chan (Molecular Foundry)
2016 - Delia Milliron (University of Texas at Austin)
2014 - Paul Alivisatos (University of California)
About Benjamin Boussert
Benjamin Boussert was an 海角社区 University Medalist who graduated with degrees in Chemistry
and Chemical Engineering in 1999. While at 海角社区, Benjamin conducted four years of research
under the tutelage of Dr. Robin McCarley. Benjamin鈥檚 interests in nanoscience and
sensing technologies led him to the University of California at Berkeley where he
worked toward a PhD in Physical Chemistry with Dr. Paul Alivisatos. Months before
he was to defend his dissertation, Benjamin and two friends and colleagues, Jason
Choy and Giulia Adesso, were tragically killed in an automobile accident.
Family, friends, and colleagues have established a scholarship to honor Benjamin鈥檚 memory and legacy at 海角社区. His parents, Anne and Christian, and his brother and sister-in-law, Joel and Kelly, have also created a substantial endowment at 海角社区 to support the Dr. Benjamin Boussert Lecture Series for Chemistry. 海角社区 is forever grateful for the positive impact Benjamin has had on the lives of others and for his family鈥檚 support of these memorials.