Surfaces and interfaces are important in many emerging and existing scientific fields and technologies. The research in the Friend group is motivated by an interest in several technologies, including heterogeneous catalysis, nanostructure growth, environmental chemistry, laser-assisted materials processing, and chemical sensor technology.

Friend Group In the News


Friend returning to research at Harvard


Bingjun Xu an AVS National Student Award recipient
The student awards were established to recognize and encourage excellence among graduate students in the sciences and technologies of interest to AVS.

Prof. Friend recipient of 2011 Honorary Degree
Prof. Friend receives honorary Doctor of Science Degree from Bowdoin College.


Bingjun Xu receives Chinese award
Friend Group Researcher Bingjun Xu recently received the prestigious "Chinese Government Award Outstanding Students Aboard" and is pictured here with Chinese Consul General Mr. Keyu Peng.

Events

March 6th, 2013
Group Literature Discussion | 4 - 6 p.m.
Harvard University - Naito 030

March 13th, 2013
Xizhu Zhao Harvard University Research Update | 4 - 6 p.m.
Harvard University - Naito 030

March 20th, 2013
Group Literature Discussion | 4 - 6 p.m.
Harvard University - Naito 030

March 27th, 2013
Joshua Klobas Harvard University Research Update | 4 - 6 p.m.
Harvard University - Naito 030

 

 

Reports

2011 NSF Catalysis Workshop Final Report







2006 Workshop: Building Strong Chemistry Academic Departments through Gender Equity: funded by NSF, NIH, and DOE.