Brandon R. Barnett

Brandon R. Barnett is Assistant Professor of Chemistry at the University of Rochester. His research develops novel materials for chemical separations and catalysis, focusing on organometallic complexes and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).

Research Focus: Designs molecular systems for selective hydrocarbon separation and hydrogen storage, with applications in sustainable energy. Current projects investigate high-valent metal complexes for catalytic C-H activation.

Education & Training: Ph.D. from University of California, San Diego. Conducted postdoctoral research at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and UC Berkeley, developing MOF adsorbents under Jeffrey Long.