Dr. Francis D'Souza

SUPRAMOLECULAR

NANO CHEMISTRY

GROUP

The Supramolecular Nanochemistry Group, headed by Prof. Francis D'Souza, uses biomimetic principles to build functional materials based on photosensitizer and nanocarbons for applications in light energy harvesting, sensors and imaging agents, and electrocatalysis.

From Left to Right: Aida Yahagh, Snigdha Dutta, Piumi Kularathne, Viyanga Ileperuma, Mrs. Pearl D'Souza, Dr. Francis D'Souza, MK Altafi, Hasanka Rathnayaka, Justin Ratliff, Jatan Sharma, Saiynam Sikka, Manan Guragain, Ram Kaswan, Dr. Alankar Kafle, Swatej Sabbarwal, Kamal Dhakal.

Honoring a Lifetime of Excellence: Prof. Francis D'Souza Receives the Hans Fischer Career Award

Prof. Francis D'Souza has been honored with the Hans Fischer Career Award for Lifetime Achievement by the Society of Porphyrins & Phthalocyanines (SPP), one of the highest international honors in the field of porphyrin chemistry. The award recognizes his exceptional career and lasting contributions to porphyrin and phthalocyanine science.

Throughout his distinguished career, Prof. D'Souza has made pioneering contributions to molecular design, photochemistry, artificial photosynthesis, molecular electronics, and energy conversion. His research has advanced the understanding of photoinduced electron transfer and donor-acceptor systems, resulting in numerous high-impact publications, international collaborations, and the mentorship of generations of students and researchers.

The award was presented during the 14th International Conference on Porphyrins & Phthalocyanines (ICPP-14) in Kyoto, Japan, on June 29, 2026. This prestigious recognition celebrates Prof. D'Souza's lifelong dedication to scientific excellence and his profound impact on the global porphyrin research community.

Congratulations, Prof. D'Souza, on this remarkable and well-deserved achievement!

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Celebrating Excellence: Prof. Francis D’Souza Receives the 2025 Eminent Faculty Award

Prof. Francis D’Souza has been honored with the 2025 Eminent Faculty Award, recognizing his outstanding achievements in research, leadership, and innovation.

Since joining the University of North Texas Chemistry Department in 2011, Dr. D’Souza has continued to build upon his international reputation as a pioneering researcher and a respected leader in global scientific organizations. A foremost expert in porphyrin chemistry, a field at the forefront of converting light into usable energy, Dr. D’Souza’s work bridges traditional and modern synthesis methods, pushing the boundaries of molecular design and energy science. Under his leadership, the D’Souza Lab has secured over $4 million in funding as Principal Investigator or Co-PI, supported primarily by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).

This award is a testament to Prof. D’Souza’s enduring contributions to science, education, and innovation. Congratulations, Prof. D’Souza, on this well-deserved recognition!