A Broad Base of Education in Synthetic Organic Chemistry
Graduate students receive a broad base of education in synthetic organic chemistry. Our research seeks to advance the fundamental understanding of reaction processes, new reagents, and novel reactivity. We devise efficient strategies for rapid assembly of molecular complexity. A substantial number of our publications describe developments of new methodology applicable to all areas of organic synthesis. We also undertake studies devoted to the target-oriented synthesis of recently discovered, biologically significant natural products. Our laboratories have published successful total syntheses of terpenes, alkaloids, antibiotics and macrolides which illustrate complex arrangements of stereochemistry and polyfunctionality. These projects are designed to enhance the knowledge, skill and creativity of the future Ph.D.
Distinguished Professor
Professor and Robert & Marjorie Mann Chair
Distinguished Professor
Linda & Jack Gill Chair in Biomolecular Science
James F. Jackson Professor of Chemistry
Class of 1948 Herman B Wells Endowed Professor
Adjunct Professor, Physics
Associate Dean of Natural and Mathematical Sciences
Associate Professor (SPEA),
Adjunct Professor (Chemistry)
Standiford H. Cox Professor of Chemistry
Professor & Associate Vice President for Engagement
