The Douglas Research Group

Organometallic Catalysis • Organic Materials • Total Synthesis

Our group is interested in applying the principles of organometallic catalysis and physical organic chemistry to synthetic applications. To that end, we are focused on developing new bond functionalization methodologies, synthesizing complex targets and designing novel organic materials.

The Douglas group is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for researchers of all backgrounds

Group Meetings: Fridays at 3:30 PM, Kolthoff Hall 193

10/23/2024 - Congratulations to Parker for recieving the ACS Pride Merck Graduate Research Award! 

9/10/2024 - Alyssa was named an honorable mention for outstanding graduate teaching, and Nitha was awarded the 4.0 GPA award! Congrats you two!

7/11/2024 - We published in JACS! Check out Margaret's latest paper here: https://doi.org/10.1021/jacs.4c03249 

7/1/2024 - Our latest work in total synthesis has been published in Org. Lett.! Check it out here: https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.orglett.4c01480 

Congratulations Serena, Matt, and Sadie!

1/5/2024 - Alyssa passed her oral preliminary exam to advance to candidacy!

12/19/2023 - Yun sucessfully defended his thesis this afternoon! Congratulations Dr. Kim!

12/14/2023 - Parker sucessfully passed his oral preliminary exam and is officially a Ph.D. Candidate!

11/16/2023 - The group welcomes Nitha as she begins her Ph.D. studies with us!

09/07/2023 - Congratulations to Parker for being named an Honorable Mention for outstanding graduate teaching!

06/23/2023 - Chris and Serena shared some of our recent work at the Gordon Research Conference on Heterocyclic Compounds in Newport, Rhode Island this past week! 

05/26/2023 - Hannah  successfully defended her thesis this morning! Congratulations Dr. Holst!

05/10/2023 - Margaret's paper on mixed rubrene cocrystals has been published in Crystal Growth & Design. Congratulations Margret!