USC Dornsife News

Sri Narayan’s prolific work had recently earned him an appointment to the National Academy of Inventors.

Sri Narayan, professor of chemistry, is the third USC Dornsife faculty member to earn the prestigious honor. [3 min read]

A chemist by training and an entrepreneur by trade, Tony Atti ’00 has transformed a discarded 200-year-old invention into cutting-edge technology that promises to revolutionize the future of cool in our warming world. [9 ½ min read]

Cars that run on kelp. Cosmetics made from waste products. An alternative energy model fueled by clean, green chemicals. USC Dornsife researchers are creating innovative new products and businesses to mend the planet and create a strong economy. [8½ min read]

Chemistry startup developed at USC Dornsife’s Loker Hydrocarbon Research Institute takes on two of the world’s biggest environmental challenges — greenhouse gases in the air and plastic waste in oceans. [4 min read]

Chemistry whiz Ryan Lopez wants to become the role model he never had while growing up in South Los Angeles.

USC Dornsife researchers find a catalyst that converts methane to olefin, a compound used in many materials, in a single step.

Fellowships power hands-on work under faculty mentors in the USC Loker Hydrocarbon Research Institute.