Our research focuses on developing new transformations of bonds in small molecules. We accomplish this using compounds containing metals, particularly iron. While we are interested in numerous bond making and breaking reactions, we have a particular interest in small molecules involved in energy research such as N2, H2, and CO2. This research develops students’ expertise in synthesis, spectroscopy, and catalysis. Please click the links below for information on different areas of research in the group.
- Low Coordinate Metals, and Redox-Active Ligands
- Metal-Ligand Multiple Bonds (not currently active)
- Engineered Proteins (not currently active)
- Nitrogenase and Nitrogen Activation (NSF, NIH, DOE funding)
- Organometallic Catalysis (NIH funding)
- Energy Research (DOE funding)