Omar Yaghi: Refugee to Nobel Laureate

Dr. Omar Yaghi, Nobel Laureate in Chemistry, shares how his humble beginnings as a Palestinian refugee in Amman fueled his breakthrough science against the climate crisis. His invention of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) that capture carbon and store hydrogen showcases how hardship shaped his imagination, from facing water scarcity to creating systems that extract water from desert air. Yaghi’s innovative work at the University of California, Berkeley and as the founder of Atoco highlights his commitment to addressing pressing environmental challenges.

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