Jennifer Hirschi

Dr. Jennifer Hirschi is an Associate Professor and Graduate Chair in the Department of Chemistry at Binghamton University (SUNY). She holds a BS in Chemistry from Southern Utah University (1999) and a PhD in Organic Chemistry from Texas A&M University (2007). Her research focuses on understanding reaction mechanisms in organic and enzymatic catalysis through computational and experimental methods. Key areas include asymmetric synthesis using chiral catalysts, photoredox catalysis, and transition state analysis to design efficient synthetic pathways.

Education:

• B.S. Chemistry, Southern Utah University (1999)
• Ph.D. Organic Chemistry, Texas A&M University (2007)

Research Interests:

• Development of catalyst architectures via transition state analysis
• Enzymatic mechanisms and inhibitor design
• Photoredox reactions and bioorthogonal chemistry
• Application of kinetic isotope effects and DFT modeling

Advising and Grants:

• Currently mentoring graduate students and postdoctoral fellows in synthetic and computational chemistry
• Focuses on training the next generation of chemists through research and teaching

Labs and Teams:

• Hirschi Lab at Binghamton University
• Collaborations with enzymologists and computational chemists