CCB graduate student Brandon Campbell, a member of the Novcera Lab,  has been selected as the recipient of the International Precious Metals Institute (IPMI) Graduate Student Award. This award recognizes Brandon's outstanding research conducted in Professor Nocera's group focusing on silver chemistry.

Campbell and his colleagues published the paper titled Electrophotocatalytic perfluoroalkylation by LMCT excitation of Ag(II) perfluoroalkyl carboxylateshas in Science on 14 December 2023. This innovative work demonstrates his scientific excellence in the area of silver-catalyzed reactions and beyond.

The International Precious Metals Educational and Scientific Foundation (Foundation) is dedicated to promoting science and technology within the precious metals industry and attracting a new generation of trained professionals. They accomplish this through providing student awards and honoring institutional leadership. Furthermore, the Foundation carries on its long-standing charitable mission, serving as a beacon of inspiration and opportunity for students and professionals alike

 The IPMI Foundation is the charitable, scientific, and educational affiliate of the International Precious Metals Institute (IPMI). Each year, students performing fundamental and applied research in the field of precious metals receive this award. IPMI's Educational and Scientific Foundation awards recognize excellence and achievement through student and institutional awards.