Cornell University · ChemistryLambert Lab
Tristan H Lambert · Ithaca, New York
Research Focus
Tristan H Lambert's lab at Cornell University focuses on innovative approaches in catalysis to enhance the speed and efficiency of chemical synthesis, particularly for biologically important molecules. The research investigates novel catalytic platforms, such as electrophotocatalysis, and aims to develop next-generation catalysts to facilitate complex reactions. By improving the methodologies in organic synthesis, the lab hopes to overcome obstacles in the discovery of new medicinal agents.
catalysiselectrophotocatalysissynthesisorganic chemistrydrug discoverychemical reactionscatalytic platformscarbonyl-olefin metathesisredox reactionscatalyst design
Research Aims
5AIM 01Develop novel catalytic platforms for organic synthesis.
AIM 02Pioneer new methods in electrophotocatalysis.
AIM 03Explore multi-redox reactions using TAC ions.
AIM 04Enhance catalytic carbonyl-olefin metathesis with next-gen catalysts.
AIM 05Accelerate the discovery of medicinal compounds through innovative synthesis methods.
Skills the Lab Values
organic synthesiselectrophotocatalysis techniquesreaction optimizationcatalyst developmentchromatographyspectroscopykinetic studieslight activation strategiesreaction mechanism analysis
Output against the department
Publications227top 48% of dept.104th of 216
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Citations6.8kbottom 43% of dept.124th of 216
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