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Recently, Bernard L. Feringa, Nobel laureate in chemistry and SCNU Distinguished Professor, returned to South China Normal University to share news about his cutting-edge achievements and to interact with students face-to-face.
Bernard L. Feringa,2016 Nobel laureate in Chemistry.
Feringa was awarded the 2016 Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2016, along with French scientist Jean-Pierre Sauvage and British-American scientist Sir James Fraser Stoddart, for their development of the “world's smallest machine - the molecular machines.” Molecular machines are composed of substances on the molecular scale that can perform some processing function. Their building blocks are mainly biomolecules such as proteins.
Professor Feringa gives a lecture at the School of Chemistry.
On November 29, Professor Feringa gave a lecture on “The Art of Building Small” to the students of School of Chemistry of SCNU in which he showed similarities between molecular machines and macroscopic machines, and simulated the working principle of molecular machine through animation. After the lecture, Feringa also interacted with the students and encouraged them to “Follow your dreams”.
Yang Wenrui, a 2024 master majoring in organic chemistry at the School of Chemistry of SCNU.
“Recently I have encountered some difficulties in my projects. The professor's words 'Do not give up, keep going' gave me an instant boost,” says Yang Wenrui, a 2024 master majoring in organic chemistry at the School of Chemistry of SCNU.
Wu Yutong，a 2024 master majoring in Chemistry in the School of Chemistry.
“The professor patiently answered my questions, about practical applications and provided me with new directions for thinking." Wu Yutong, a 2024 master majoring in chemistry in the School of Chemistry, says excitedly.
Feringa gives a presentation at the Sino-Dutch Advanced Materials Forum 2024.
During his visit to SCNU, Feringa also attended in the Sino-Dutch Advanced Materials Forum 2024 held on the University Town campus of South China Normal University, and gave a presentation, exploring the cutting-edge scientific findings related to molecular switches and molecular machines.
Feringa gives a speech at the affiliated primary school of South China Normal University.
Feringa gives a speech at the affiliated high of South China Normal University.
Feringa also went to the affiliated high school and primary school of South China Normal University to give scientific lectures, “Today’s students, will be the innovators and leaders of the future,” Feringa said. He believes that “as a student, you should actively pay attention to different fields, stay curious, learn to collaborate, and keep exploring and asking questions.”
Source from SCNU News Center
Translated by Chen Xiaowen, Zhu Ying
Proofread by Edwin Baak
Edited by Li Jianru
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