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Zack Zheng Scholar Profile Zhiling “Zach” Zheng is an assistant professor of chemistry and principal investigator of the Deep Synthesis Lab, a research team integrating AI with synthetic chemistry to accelerate the discovery of framework materials. Zheng’s interest in chemistry began early. As a middle school student, he was fascinated by crystallization – a process […]

Visit part of effort to strengthen collaboration among Latin America, US, UK

WashU chemical engineers work to bring stability to iron components in fuel-cell technologies

Three WashU researchers studying human-wildlife interaction in the forests of Madagascar have approached their research in a unique way – one that recognizes that protecting wildlife requires protecting people.

WashU’s first Public Exchange project — which tests St. Louis’ soil for increased lead levels after the May 16, 2025, tornado — hopes to have its first data sets ready in mid-February 2026.

The first annual convening of WashU Public Health’s Solutions through Planetary Health Research (SPHERE) network explored how infectious disease risk is changing as the environment changes, and why coordinated, multisectoral collaborations are essential to respond effectively.

At Chicago Architecture Biennial, WashU and SOM showcase material reuse

Bo Li, the Stanley A. Sawyer Professor of Statistics and Data Science, describes the potential of data science to address interwoven challenges at the nexus of environmental change and human health.

WashU now boasts 13 dining locations that have been certified by the Green Dining Alliance.