Prof. Omar K. Farha, a Leading Scientist of the World, Gives Seminars at AGU...

An academic at Northwestern University, a leading research university in the USA, and "Thomson Reuters Highly Cited Researcher," Prof. Omar K. Farha paid a visit to AGU Materials Science and Nanotechnology Engineering.

Visiting AGU within the scope of Tübitak-1003 project carried out by Assoc. Prof. Ünal Şen, Prof. Farha gave 3 different seminars in AGU Clean Energy Seminars. In the seminars, information was given on new synthesis methods of metal-organic Framework (MOF) structures, hydrogen and methane storage and catalysis.

Expressing his gladness for being at AGU, Prof. Farha stated he was pleased meeting academics conducting research worldwide and would continue working with AGU through bilateral cooperation and mutual visits.

Who is Prof. Omar K. Farha?

Prof. Farha, research professor of chemistry at Northwestern University, has been named a "Highly Cited Researcher" by Thomson Reuters. At the same time he is a co-founder and technology manager of "NuMat Technologies." His current research spans diverse areas ranging from energy to defense. Specifically, his research focuses on the rational design of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and porous-organic polymers for sensing, catalysis, storage, separations and light harvesting. Prof. Farha has articles published in over 180 peer-reviewed publications, holds 7 patents, has been cited for more than 12.000, and has an H-index of 53. Among his countless awards, Prof. Farha is the 2015 Royal Society of Chemistry "Early Career Award" Winner. Moreover, an award program has been designed in the Chemistry Department of Northwestern University to award outstanding researchers in the name of Prof. Farha.