Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering

Matthew Tirrell to transition out of role as dean of the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering next year Portrait of Matt Tirrell

Matthew Tirrell to transition out of role as dean of the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering next year

New $12.5 million center at UChicago to investigate zero-emission hydrogen energy Prof. Laura Gagliardi at a desk with two models of molecules

New $12.5 million center at UChicago to investigate zero-emission hydrogen energy

U.S. Department of Energy Energy Frontier Research Center to seek new catalysts for sustainable energy

UChicago scientists invent ‘quantum flute’ that can make particles of light move together Quantum flute

UChicago scientists invent ‘quantum flute’ that can make particles of light move together

Breakthrough could point the way towards new quantum technology

Chicago expands and activates quantum network, taking steps toward a secure quantum internet Quantum network

Chicago expands and activates quantum network, taking steps toward a secure quantum internet

Quantum security trials with Toshiba have begun on 124-mile quantum network

Hunting for the immune cells that predispose people to severe COVID-19 Asst. Prof. Huanhuan Joyce Chen

Hunting for the immune cells that predispose people to severe COVID-19

UChicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering scientists point to macrophages

Two UChicago scientists awarded 2022 Early Career Awards from Department of Energy A closeup of a scientist's hands, wearing rubber gloves, at work in the lab of Chong Liu at UChicago

Two UChicago scientists awarded 2022 Early Career Awards from Department of Energy

Five-year grants to boost quantum, rare earth metals research

Creating the building blocks for next-generation batteries Chibueze Amanchukwu

Creating the building blocks for next-generation batteries

How one UChicago scientist is demystifying the dark art of electrolyte design

Using CAR T-cell therapy, scientists seek cure for cancer at the molecular level Cell glycolysis

Using CAR T-cell therapy, scientists seek cure for cancer at the molecular level

PME’s Jun Huang examines innovative ways to use immunotherapy to treat disease

Using two different elements creates new possibilities in hybrid atomic quantum computers Left: A hybrid array of cesium atoms (yellow) and rubidium atoms (blue). Right: The customizability of the researchers’ technique enables them to place the atoms anywhere, allowing them to create this image of Chicago landmarks Willis Tower and the Cloud Gate.

Using two different elements creates new possibilities in hybrid atomic quantum computers

Scientists shave ‘hairs’ off nanocrystals to improve their electronic properties Particles self assemble into supercrystals

Scientists shave ‘hairs’ off nanocrystals to improve their electronic properties

Breakthrough by UChicago chemists could yield future devices such as next-gen displays and solar cells