Department of Chemistry

 Assistant Professor Richard Hooley has been awarded the 2013 Chancellor's Award for Fostering Excellence in Undergraduate Research and Creative Achievement. This award is intended to recognize his contributions to mentoring undergraduate research students in a laboratory setting. Professor Hooley's research interests lie in the synthesis of nanoscale molecular receptors, the study of their properties and applicability to a variety of processes, including novel materials, biosensing and selective catalysis. He has mentored twelve undergraduate students during his time at UC Riverside, and these students have been a core component of his research team, contributing significantly to published research papers and projects. Students from Prof Hooley's lab have gone on to places in medical schools and chemistry graduate programs, and this award is a testament to their commitment and dedication to research at UC Riverside.