As a UC Davis associate professor in the Department of Chemistry at the College of Letters and
Science, Jesús Velázquez employs his chemistry expertise to synthesize
materials useful for environmental remediation, transforming carbon dioxide-based
waste streams, and energy conversion and storage. With his sights set on transforming
the world for the better through chemistry, Velázquez, ever humble, never fails to thank
the family members and academic mentors who guided his life path. Their imprint
echoes into today, informing how he mentors and teaches.
The California Lighting Technology Center (CLTC) was recently awarded $4.2 million from the California Energy Commission to develop and demonstrate renewable energy and high-quality outdoor lighting systems in low-income communities.