Professor Niveen Khashab receives 2023 Cram Lehn Pedersen Prize in Supramolecular Chemistry

Summary

KAUST Professor Niveen Khashab has received the 2023 Cram Lehn Pedersen Prize in Supramolecular Chemistry, a prestigious international award. The prize recognizes her original work in supramolecular chemistry and self-assembly of organic molecules, particularly in designing smart nanomaterials. Khashab will receive the award, along with a £2,000 honorarium, at the 2023 International Symposium on Macrocyclic and Supramolecular Chemistry in Iceland. Why it matters: This award highlights the growing prominence of materials science research in the GCC region and KAUST's contributions to the field of supramolecular chemistry.