In a CBC Calgary Eyeopener interview following the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry announcement, Professor George Shimizu discussed metal-organic frameworks and the contribution of his research group at the University of Calgary. The prize recognized Susumu Kitagawa, Omar Yaghi and Richard Robson for developing metal-organic frameworks. CALF-20, developed by the Shimizu group, featured in the accompanying Nobel materials as an example of their application to carbon capture. Shi

CALF-20, developed in Dr. George Shimizu’s research group at the University of Calgary, was highlighted as a carbon-capture example in materials accompanying the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. UCalgary’s feature traces CALF-20’s progress from its discovery in the Shimizu lab to industrial demonstration. It also introduces Existent, led by CEO Dr. Adrien Côté, and its work to advance carbon capture using CALF-20. Read the full article at UCalgary.

Successful PhD Defence, and starting a new job at Eurofins in Toronto!

Congratulations Racheal on your success! PhD Defence, marriage, and starting a job at Svante all in one month!