Michael G. Walter

Chemistry Prof. at UNC Charlotte, likes renewable energy - especially new solar technologies, fluorescent dyes, and outreach education, - taller than most

[Michael G. Walter @michaelgwalter]

So thrilled to be with this talented group of researchers at #ACSSpring2025 presenting the latest results from the Walter Research Lab - Tyler Adams, Pranamita Chakraborti, Naz Fathma, Aiden Hawkins, Kathryn Vandergrift, and Nicholas Eberwein!

[Michael G. Walter @michaelgwalter]

I'm very grateful for this recognition!

[National Academy of Inventors @AcadofInventors]

The National Academy of Inventors is proud to announce the distinguished 2025 Class of NAI Senior Members. This year, we recognize 162 exceptional inventors, identified by NAI’s Member Institutions, whose groundbreaking innovations are shaping the future of technology and society.

These distinguished innovators will be honored at NAI’s Annual Conference, Forward Together: Innovating with Purpose, taking place June 23–26, 2025, in Atlanta, Georgia.

Explore the full 2025 Class: https://t.co/eelUQb4lJd

Learn more about the Annual Conference and join us in Atlanta!: https://t.co/fB7wbwbmAr

#NAISeniorMembers #SMNAI

[Dr. Sharon L. Gaber @ChancellorGaber]

These students and I enjoyed a great evening in Raleigh with legislators. Our students did a wonderful job sharing the impact of @unccharlotte. 🤙⛏️💚

[Hematian Lab @HematianLab]

Had a fantastic time at our first NICER retreat! Great discussions, collaborations, and ideas to push the boundaries of sustainable energy research. Excited for what’s ahead! ✨ Thanks to @UNC_System for the support! @UNCG @UNCGResearch @UNC @unccharlotte @ncatsuaggies

[Michael G. Walter @michaelgwalter]

So excited for this awesome team of students working on photochemical detection of illicit drugs. Check out this article, and vote for Naz Fathma and Aiden Hawkins who will be competing in Collegiate Inventor's Competition this Fall! https://t.co/KJ7AH9VaoT

[Michael G. Walter @michaelgwalter]

We're very excited to be working with Shabnam Hematian and the "NICER" team on this recently funded collaborative research project!
https://t.co/wuRx2DOTcY

[ACS Publications @ACSPublications]

'Achieving Smart Photochromics Using Water-Processable, High-Contrast, Oxygen-Sensing, and Photoactuating Thiazolothiazole-Embedded Polymer Films' from (@ACS_AMI) is currently free to read as an #ACSEditorsChoice.

📖 Access the full article: https://t.co/arHBhypIwN

[Michael G. Walter @michaelgwalter]

Congrats Tyler Adams and Naz Tumpa on this most recent TTz publication! Selected as an Editor's Choice paper by ACS, it shows off the amazing properties/applications of these highly functional organic materials. https://t.co/WCqvOEpBVc

[The Nobel Prize @NobelPrize]

The 2023 #NobelPrize in Chemistry rewards the discovery and development of quantum dots, nanoparticles so tiny that their size determines their properties.

These particles have unique properties and now spread their light from television screens and LED lamps. They catalyse chemical reactions and their clear light can illuminate tumour tissue for a surgeon.

Researchers have primarily utilised quantum dots to create coloured light. They believe that in the future quantum dots can contribute to flexible electronics, miniscule sensors, slimmer solar cells and perhaps encrypted quantum communication.

[The Nobel Prize @NobelPrize]

BREAKING NEWS
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has decided to award the 2023 #NobelPrize in Chemistry to Moungi G. Bawendi, Louis E. Brus and Alexei I. Ekimov “for the discovery and synthesis of quantum dots.”

[Michael G. Walter @michaelgwalter]

Very proud of all students who’ve worked on our latest publication in Advanced Science. We used thiazolothiazole fluorophores in polymers to create highly efficient, fluorescent sensors for detecting and distinguishing VOCs. Congratulations team! https://t.co/P9IeKdpHV8

[Yin lab @HenryYin19]

Hate to admit this, but after over a decade as a PI, the only equipment in my lab that I still know how to operate comfortably is the microwave.

[National Laboratory of the Rockies @NatLabRockies]

BIG NEWS: An NREL research breakthrough has led to a solar cell with a record efficiency of 39.5% under 1-sun global illumination. This is the highest efficiency solar cell of any type, measured using standard 1-sun conditions. Learn more at https://t.co/Q1LDrQ5V5m

[Tim Schmidt @schmidtim]

Two dedicated students at my wonderful 5-6pm Friday lecture.

[Michael G. Walter @michaelgwalter]

So wonderful!!!

[The Nobel Prize @NobelPrize]

BREAKING NEWS:
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has decided to award the 2022 #NobelPrize in Chemistry to Carolyn R. Bertozzi, Morten Meldal and K. Barry Sharpless “for the development of click chemistry and bioorthogonal chemistry.”

[Michael G. Walter @michaelgwalter]

NC Photochem is Back!!!

[Macro2022 @Macro_2022]

Today is the last day of #MACRO2022.
We would like to thank all our fantastic sponsors, supporters and exhibitors for their commitment and support to the 49th World Polymer Congress. To learn more about our exhibitors, click on https://t.co/1qUu5OFkr2

#polymer #polymerscience

[Prof Marloes Peeters @peeters_marloes]

The best thing in #Winnipeg (besides the cutting-edge #polymer #science at @Macro_2022 ) must have been the whisky maple syrup pecan 🥃 🍦 🇨🇦 🍁 #icecream! Great to meet up with many friends @IUPACPolymer, showcase @materials_dr @JakeMcclements work & now on the way back 🇬🇧 ✈️

[IUPACPolymerDivision @IUPACPolymer]

Final session of day 3 @Macro_2022 on “#Polymers and their Fate in the #Environment”, a topic @IUPAC is passionate about. Chaired by @michaelgwalter and @peeters_marloes from @EngineeringNCL