Kroto Institute Naming & Lecture 3 June 2005
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Professor Sir Harold Kroto, currently based at The Florida State University Tallahassee, is an alumnus of The University of Sheffield. In 1996 he was awarded the Nobel Prize in chemistry for his discovery of fullerenes, a form of carbon. On Friday 3 June 2005 he named the University's new Kroto Research Institute on North Campus and gave a public lecture on the future of nanotechnology. |
Lady and Professor Sir Harold Kroto unveiling the Kroto Research Institute name plaque, together with Vice Chancellor Professor Bob Boucher. |
Harry Kroto toured the research labs in the Kroto Institute with Pro Vice Chancellor for Research Professor Geof Tomlinson. |
The Kroto Institute Theme Leaders described the research and facilities. |
A public lecture exploring the future of the fascinating field of nanoscience & nanotechnology. |
