~ M. Y. DARENSBOURG ~
RESEARCH LABORATORIES
Current Group
Manuel is a synthetic inorganic chemist whose research interests focus on the development of heterobimetallic systems that emulate features of metalloenzymes such as [NiFe] and [FeFe] hydrogenases. He is also interested in understanding the electronic delocalization of multi-metal nitrosyl complexes, such as a Fe2(NO)3 motif developed in our lab which has been shown to exist at several redox levels.
(* Undergraduate work in MYD lab)
Zachary's research focuses on contructing biomimcs of metalloenzymes such as Acetyl CoA Synthase, Cu,Mo-CODHase and Lactate Racemase A. By incorporating various N2S2 metalloligand motifs, he hopes to develop functional models to preform desirable chemistry. He work also includes the development of the metal-N2S2 complexes as metalloligands for organometallic catalysis, such as cross-coupling chemistry, with the aim of leveraging the hemilability of our thiolate based metalloligands.
(* Undergraduate work in MYD lab)
Paulina's research interests focus on utilizing our M-N2S2 metallodithiolate complexes (M = Ni, Fe, Co) as metalloligands to bind silver ions or metal nitrosyl units. By tuning the ligand backbone and studying the binding affinity and release profiles of these potential therapeutics, she hopes to inform the design of better drug delivery vehicles.
Trung's research focuses on his recent discovery of a novel, highly stable dimanganese hexacarbonyl species templated by our metal-N2S2 compounds. Investigations into the ligand exchange behavior and reactivity in Mn relavant chemistry are currently underway.
Kyle is a physical inorganic chemist interested in the electrochemical production of hydrogen using bioinspired molecular catalysts. Through use of physical and electroanalytical methods to study the mechanism of the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER), and its inhibition by small molecules such as O2, Kyle hopes to tune the stability and tolerance of these molecular catalysts.
(** work prior to joining MYD)
.: Former Group Members :.
Member | Current Position/Employer |
Christopher DeLaney, Ph.D. 2021 | Postdoctoral Researcher, Los Alamos National Lab |
Lindy C. Elrod, Ph.D. 2021 | Upper School Chemistry Teacher, The John Cooper School |
D. Chase Pectol, Ph.D. 2021 | Medical Writer, Springer Nature Group |
K. Dilshan Kariyawasam Pathirana, Ph.D. 2021 | Scientist, Intel Corporation |
Xuemei Yang, Ph.D. 2020 | Postdoctoral Researcher, EPFL |
Pokhraj Ghosh, Ph.D. 2017 | Postdoctoral Researcher, Georgetown University |
Rachel B. Chupik, Ph.D. 2017 | Visiting Instructor, Trinity University |
Shengda Ding, Ph.D. 2017 | Seismic Analyst, CGG |
Allen M. Lunsford, Ph.D. 2016 | Scientist, Intel Corporation |
Jason Denny, Ph.D. 2015 | Postdoctoral Researcher, Mississippi State University |
Danielle Crouthers, Ph.D. 2015 | Catalyst Development Research Scientist, Inaeris Technologies |
Randara Pulukkody, Ph.D. 2015 | Senior Research & Development Chemist, Dow Chemical Company |
Ryan Bethel, Ph.D. 2014 | Lecturer, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX |
Tiffany Pinder, Ph.D. 2013 | Senior Chemist, Halliburton, Houston, TX |
Scott Brothers, Ph.D. 2011 | Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Bethany College |
Jennifer Hess Young, Ph.D. 2011 | Assistant Professor, Azusa Pacific University |
Michael L. Singleton, Ph.D. 2010 | Assistant Professor, Université catholique de Louvain |
Roxanne Jenkins, Ph.D. 2010 | Associate Research Scientist, Dow Chemical Company |
Tianbiao Liu, Ph.D. 2009 | Inorganic Assistant Professor, Utah State University |
Elky Almaraz, Ph.D. 2008 | Attorney, San Antonio, TX |
Kayla N. Green, Ph.D. 2007 | Assistant Professor, Texas Christian University |
Jesse W. Tye, Ph.D. 2006 | Associate Professor, Ball State University |
Stephen P. Jeffery, Ph.D. 2006 | Production Manager, Umicore Precious Metals Chemistry |
Marilyn Rampersad Mackiewicz, Ph.D. 2005 | Research Assistant Professor, Portland State University |
Chao-Yi Chiang, Ph.D. 2005 | Assistant Professor, Providence University, Taiwan |
Melissa L. Golden, Ph.D. 2004 | Associate Professor, Fresno State University |
Rosario Mejia Rodriguez, Ph.D. 2004 | Professor, Universidad Autonoma de Queretaro, Mexico |
Matthew L. Miller, Ph.D. 2003 | Principal Scientist, Newpark Drilling Fluids, The Woodlands, TX |
Irene P. Georgakaki, Ph.D. 2002 | Government Laboratory, Greece |
Xuan Zhao, Ph.D. 2002 | Associate Professor, University of Memphis |
Erica J. Lyon, Ph.D. 2000 | Assistant Professor, Bellarmine University |
Jason J. Smee, Ph.D. 2000 | Associate Professor, University of Texas at Tyler |
John A. Bellefeuille, Ph.D. 1999 | Associate Professor, Central Methodist University |
Chia-Huei Lai, Ph.D. 1998 | Homemaker |
Craig A. Grapperhaus, Ph.D. 1998 | Professor, University of Louisville |
Ghezai Musie, Ph.D. 1997 | Associate Professor, University of Texas-San Antonio |
Rizalia Buonomo Klausmeyer, Ph.D. 1996 | Associate Director of the Office of Prehealth Studies, Lecturer, Baylor University |
Dawn Goodman Mason, Ph.D. 1996 | Eastman Chemical, Tennessee |
Jeng Sub Kim, Ph.D. 1996 | Industrial Chemist, Korea |
Thawatchai Tuntulani, Ph.D. 1995 | Professor, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok |
Ivan Font, Ph.D. 1994 | Merck Pharmaceuticals, Puerto Rico |
Steve Chojnacki, Ph.D. 1993 | Author and Chemistry Educator |
Sheryl Wander, Ph.D. 1993 | National Renewable Energy Laboratory |
Yui May Hsaio, Ph.D. 1993 | I.E. Dupont Corporation, Taipei, Taiwan |
Patrick Farmer, Ph.D. 1993 | Professor and Chair - Department of Chem. and Biochem., Baylor University, Waco, TX |
Daniel Mills, Ph.D. 1991 | Industrial Chemist, Ohio |
Stephen Houliston, Ph.D. 1991 | Industrial Chemist, Minnesota |
Chris Janzen, Ph.D. 1991 | Dean, Faculty of Technology and Trades, Algonquin College |
Charles Riordan, Ph.D. 1990 | Professor, University of Delaware |
Jerry Springs, Ph.D. 1989 | Kior, Houston, Texas |
Wen Feng Liaw, Ph.D. 1989 | Professor, National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan |
Kay (Youngdahl) Blohowiak, Ph.D. 1987 | Technical Fellow, The Boeing Company |
Maria Ludvig, Ph.D. 1987 | Albemarle Corporation, Houston, Texas |
Carlton Ash, Ph.D. 1987 | Shell Corporation |
Yong Kwang Park, Ph.D. 1986 | Professor, Kangwon National University, Korea |
Patricia Tooley, Ph.D. 1986 | Dupont Inc., Delaware |
Larry Arndt, Ph.D. 1986 | Industrial Chemist, Illinois |
John Michael Hanckel, Ph.D. 1984 | BASF Corporation, Charleston, SC |
Haroldo Barros, Ph.D. 1980 |
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