David Vicic

Dr. David Vicic, the Howard S. Bunn Distinguished Professor of Chemistry at Lehigh University, leads a research group focused on the organometallic chemistry of earth-abundant metals (cobalt, nickel, copper) for catalysis, synthetic methodology, and fluorine chemistry. His lab develops environmentally friendly approaches to fluoroalkylation reactions and investigates metal-ligand interactions in high-valent complexes.

• Research Interests: Energy and catalysis, chemical synthesis, organometallic chemistry, electrochemistry
• Contact: dav512@lehigh.edu | Seeley G. Mudd, Room 495

Recent publications highlight innovations in nickel-catalyzed trifluoromethylation, perfluoroalkyl complex synthesis, and electrochemical reaction mechanisms. His work has been featured in multiple 'Most Read' article lists and journal covers.

Scientific Recognition:

• Science magazine 'Editors' Choice' (2004)
• JACS Image Challenge (#62) (2008)
• C&E News spotlight (2014)
• Organometallics/MacMillan 'Most Read' distinctions

Dr. Vicic advises on synthetic methods and catalytic design, with ongoing projects applying fluoroalkyl-containing ring construction to materials science. The lab continues exploring nickel's redox versatility and ligand effects in catalytic cycles.