Our group focuses on developing new chemical reactions that are driven by blue LED light. These studies are within the broader “photoredox” subfield of organic chemistry, which is a powerful paradigm for building organic molecules in a mild and expedient fashion. Our specific interest within this theme is the development of novel radical/polar crossover reactions to create heterocycles from nitrogen-containing unsaturated substrates. Other ongoing research involves an intramural collaboration with design experts at Jefferson to develop 3D printed devices that are useful for organic chemistry.

Postdoctoral Scholar, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, 2019

PhD - University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, 2018

BS - Allegheny College, Meadville, PA, 2012