Photosynthesis seems to be a beautiful, natural process where plants harness the sun’s energy and make fuel. Jared Paul, PhD, an associate professor in the Department of Chemistry, is interested in understanding what’s happening at the chemical level during this process. In this episode, Dr. Paul and his students Claire Teahan '19 CLAS, Diane Isaacs '19 MS explain how their research could lead to developing alternative fuels sources.

Research that Resonates

Sustainability: Alternative Fuel Sources

Research that Resonates is a podcast from Villanova University's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences that takes listeners inside labs and classrooms to learn about important research our students are conducting alongside faculty mentors. For our first miniseries, we focused on sustainability. Villanova teams are researching some of the most critical issues affecting the planet today, including renewable energy, rising sea levels and climate change.

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