Jesse D. More

Jesse D. More is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Loyola University Maryland. He holds a B.S. in Chemistry (1998) from John Carroll University, an M.S. (2001) and Ph.D. (2004) in Organic Chemistry from the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), followed by a postdoctoral year at UCSD before joining Loyola in 2004. He teaches Organic Chemistry I and II, Organic Chemistry Lab I and II, General Chemistry I and II, and Organic Synthesis and Spectroscopy (CH 406).

• Area of Specialty: Synthetic Organic Chemistry
• Office Location: Donnelly Science 326
• Email: jdmore@loyola.edu
• Phone: 410-617-2469

Research Interests focus on developing novel strategies for organic molecule synthesis through reaction sequences that prioritize efficiency, yield, and elegance. His work bridges classical synthetic approaches with modern methodologies for creating biologically active compounds, enabling the study of natural products and the design of molecules with unprecedented properties.

Publication Trends highlight expertise in heterocycle synthesis, oxidation reactions, antibiotic cores, and methodology optimization, with a particular emphasis on stereoselective glycosylation and industrial pharmaceutical applications. His research has evolved from foundational oxidation protocols to complex natural product architectures.

Laboratory & Collaborations: Conducts research in the Donnelly Science Building, focusing on molecular construction techniques and educational outreach through curated website recommendations for organic synthesis resources.