Hertz Foundation

Congratulations to Hertz Fellow Kurtis Carsch on being named a 2026 Beckman Young Investigator! 🎉

Kurtis, an assistant professor of chemistry at the College of Natural Sciences, College of Natural Sciences, UT Austin, is one of just 12 early-career researchers nationwide selected for this prestigious award from the Arnold and Mabel Foundation.

Inspired by the highly selective transport systems found in nature, Carsch’s lab is developing synthetic materials designed to sort molecules with remarkable precision, helping address longstanding challenges in separation science. This work could lead to more efficient approaches for chemical manufacturing, energy production, and environmental sustainability.

Congratulations again, Kurtis, on this well-deserved recognition. We look forward to seeing where your research leads next! 👏

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