The Speaker:
Dr. Ajay K. Bose received his B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees from
the University of Allahabad in India and his Sc.D. degree in Organic
Chemistry from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Prof. Bose is the founder and Director of the Chemical Biology
Education Enhancement Program at Stevens that received a $1,000,000
grant (1988-1993) from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute for
attracting American students to the study of science. He was the
American Principal Investigator of a two million dollar INDO-US
collaborative program (1983-1993) on "Bioactive Substances
from the Indian Ocean."
One of his most notable contributions has been UPTAM (Undergraduate
Projects in Technology and Medicine), a summer research program
which he founded in 1972 and is now in its 28th consecutive year.
UPTAM and its pre-college version Pre-UPTAM, have provided opportunities
for many students from diverse ethnic groups and economically
disadvantaged families.
Prof. Bose has received many awards including the Henry Morton
Distinguished Teacher Award of Stevens (1987), Faculty Recognition
Award of the State of New Jersey (1989), and New Jersey Professor
of the Year (1990). In 1992, Prof. Bose was honored by the State
of New Jersey by a Senate Resolution for his research and teaching
achievements. He was the winner of the 1997 Catalyst Award (for
Chemistry Teachers).
Prof. Bose has produced 33 Ph.D's and trained more than 60 post-doctorals
and visiting scientists. Dr. Bose has co-authored more than 275
research publications, 9 patents, 2 books and chapters in several
books. He is a consultant to many pharmaceutical companies in
the USA and other countries.
The Talk:
Microwaves are non-ionizing radiation that transfer energy directly to dipolar molecules in solution. Unlike radiant heat, microwaves penetrate liquids and solids to a depth of several centimeters and heat from inside out. Reactions in sealed systems in a microwave oven can lead to explosions because of a rapid rise in temperature and pressure. Microwave-induced Organic Reaction Enhancement (MORE) chemistry developed at Stevens involves reactions (with limited amounts of solvents or even no solvents) in open systems that are rapid, safe, and eco-friendly. MORE chemistry-based reactions are useful for laboratory training in chemistry and biochemistry in high schools and colleges, synthetic work in research laboratories and process development for large scale work. This is an emerging technology that will aid pharmaceutical and biotech industries in the near future and make instant and inexpensive laboratory facilities available to inner city schools.
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