Faculty (Organic)

Gabilan Assistant Professor of Chemistry

Researchers in the Fieser group are interested in the design of molecular catalysts for the polymerization of degradable polymers and/or the depolymerization of commercial, non-degradable polymers.

Professor of Chemistry

We are involved in the broader area of organic synthesis with applications in chemical biology.

Associate Professor of Chemistry

We use organic synthesis and catalysis to explore research areas including RNA-targeting drug discovery and C-H bond activation of methane.

Professor of Chemistry

We are a drug discovery and medicinal chemistry lab using organic synthesis, computer-assisted design modeling, and a network of more than 20 biological collaborators to devise and develop molecules for the treatment of viral, bacterial and fungal infections, as well as cancer. Another area of interest is the creation of novel imaging agents targeting bone diseases.

Assistant Professor of Chemistry

The Picazo group is interested in transition metal catalysis, selective catalysis, and synthesis. With a special focus on base metal catalysts, we aim to solve long-standing challenges in synthesis. Lastly, we aim to use the newly developed reactions to synthesize molecules of interest.

Distinguished Professor of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering and Materials Science – George A. and Judith A. Olah Nobel Laureate Chair in Hydrocarbon Chemistry

Our research centers on hydrocarbon, synthetic organic, organosilicon and organofluorine chemistry with special emphasis in areas of energy, catalysis, and greenhouse gas abatement. We are particularly focused on carbon dioxide capture from air and sustainable carbon recycling through a concept called the methanol economy.

Professor of Chemistry

We are interested in the biological consequences of protein posttranslational modifications, with a focus on glycosylation. We utilize a combination of organic synthesis, bioorthogonal reactions, and synthetic protein chemistry to accomplish these goals.

Professor of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science

Our research involves engineering new peptides and proteins for biology, diagnosis, and therapy using mRNA display.

Professor of Chemistry

We use organic synthesis and develop new polymerization methods and polymer architectures to address sustainability and materials for alternative energy applications.

Professor of Chemistry

We are interested in studies of organometallics and catalysis and are applying them in projects ranging from designing new catalytic systems for synthetic fuels and fine chemicals to reclaiming value from waste polymers and materials.

Associate Professor of Chemistry

Research in the Zhang group focuses on the discovery and mechanistic study of novel small-molecule modulators of diverse proteins using a combination of techniques including structure-based design, organic synthesis, and chemical proteomics.