James P. Morken

Louise and James Vanderslice and Family Professor of Chemistry

Education and Research Experience

5/2014, Louise and James Vanderslice and Family Professor of Chemistry, Boston College
7/2006, Professor of Chemistry, Boston College
10/2002 - 6/2006, Associate Professor of Chemistry, UNC Chapel Hill.
7/1997 - 10/2002, Assistant Professor of Chemistry, UNC Chapel Hill.
4/1995 - 6/1997, Postdoctoral Fellow, Harvard University (Advisor: S. L. Schreiber).
9/1990 - 4/1995, Ph. D., Boston College (Advisor: A. H. Hoveyda).
1/1990 - 9/1990, Associate Research Chemist, ICI Americas, Inc., Agricultural Chemicals Research and Discovery Group, Richmond, CA.
9/1985 - 12/1989, B. S. Chemistry, University of California at Santa Barbara (Advisor: B. Rickborn).
6/1988 - 12/1989, Analytical Chemist, Central Coast Analytical Services, Santa Barbara, CA.

Professor Morken values an inclusive and collaborative environment in his laboratory, recognizing that a broad range of perspectives enhances scientific discovery. Our group is most effective when individuals with different experiences and viewpoints contribute their unique approaches to solving complex problems.

An article published in Angewandte Chemie (doi:10.1002/anie.202006717) dismissing the importance of broad participation in the scientific workforce is deeply concerning and contradicts my core beliefs. Additionally, the article presents an unfair characterization of the Chinese chemistry community, which does not align with my firsthand experience. It also overlooks historical and structural challenges that have shaped professional opportunities in science. Addressing barriers to participation is essential for ensuring that all talented individuals have the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to research and innovation.

As an academic research group, we tackle significant challenges in chemistry, providing our members with the skills and knowledge to build successful careers. I welcome all enthusiastic participants and am committed to fostering an environment where each colleague is treated with fairness and respect, and where differences in background and perspective are recognized as valuable contributions to our shared success.

Honors and Awards

Arthur C. Cope Scholar Award, 2018
Graduate School Teaching and Mentoring Award, 2016.
Astra-Zeneca Excellence in Chemistry Award, 2002.
Bristol-Myers Squibb Award in Synthetic Organic Chemistry, 2002.
David and Lucile Packard Foundation Fellow in Science and Engineering, 1998-2003.
Dow Innovation Recognition Award, 2001-2002.
DuPont Young Professor Grantee, 1998-2001.
GlaxoSmithKline Scholars Award, 2001-2002.
National Science Foundation, CAREER Award, 1998-2003.
Phillip and Ruth Hettleman Prize for Artistic and Scholarly Achievement, 2001.
Sloan Research Foundation Fellowship, 2002-2004.
National Science Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship in Chemistry, 1995-1997.
ACS Organic Division Graduate Fellowship, Sponsored by Glaxo Research Labs, 1993.

Curriculum Vitae

MorkenCV_2019.pdf

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