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Luke Humphries

Director, Process Development

I lead teams of scientists to discover and develop the best ways of making drug molecules for clinical trials.
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Chemical Reactions: Conditions & Speeds

Learn about the special conditions that let some chemical reactions take place.

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Catalytic Converters

Learn about how catalytic converters make vehicle emissions less harmful.

What speeds up a chemical reaction?

What speeds up a chemical reaction?

Learn about the role of yeast in this fun decomposition reaction.

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How is Ethanol Made?

Ethanol is a biofuel that can power a car. Learn about the enzymes, catalysts and processes like fermentation involved in ethanol production.

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Green Chemistry 101

Green chemistry is a field that looks at the sustainability of products and processes designed by people.