Mentor Areas
The central theme of research in my laboratory is the rational design of new methods and catalysts for use in organic synthesis. As well as using traditional screening and development approaches, we employ several novel computational tools for the discovery and optimization of new reagents and catalysts. These new synthetic methods comprise the key steps in our total synthesis strategies to a variety of important pharmaceutical agents and natural products.
Description:
The goal of this project is the development of new catalytic, oxidative fragment coupling processes. In addition to conventional approaches to reaction optimization, high throughput experimentation techniques are utilized to identify leads and optimize processes.
Preferred Qualifications
The completion of Chem 241, Chem 242, and Chem 245 is necessary.
Responsibilities include synthesis and testing of new substrates and catalysts in oxidative bond forming processes. Student must be able to keep a good lab notebook, follow safety protocols, and respond to feedback.
Details:
Preferred Student Year
First-year, Second-Year, Junior, Senior
Academic Term
Fall, Spring, Summer
I prefer to have students start during the above term(s).Volunteer
Yes
Yes indicates that faculty are open to volunteers.Paid
No
Yes indicates that faculty are open to paying students they engage in their research, regardless of their work-study eligibility.Work Study
No
Yes indicates that faculty are open to hiring work-study-eligible students.