Nobel laureate Ben Feringa

BètaBreak edition April 2018

Bernard Lucas Feringa is one of the most prominent scientists in the field of chemistry. Together with Jean-Pierre Sauvage and Sir Fraser Stoddart, Ben Feringa formed a golden trio and won the Nobel prize for chemistry in 2016. He earned the price for his work on the design and synthesis of nano motors. Not only is he highly esteemed for his research, he is also noted for his enthusiastic lectures as well as for being a true mentor for his students. During this session we will discuss his journey into science, the workings of his nanocar, the importance of his work and much more! Join us on Tuesday, the 10th of April at 12:00 in the central hall of the Science Park.

Speaker

Prof. Ben Feringa (Jacobus van 't Hoff Distinguished Professor of Molecular Sciences at the Stratingh Institute for Chemistry RUG and Academy Professor, Chair of Board of the Science Division of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Sciences and winner of the 2016 Nobel Prize in Chemistry)