Michael P. Jensen

Michael P. Jensen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Ohio University, affiliated with the Nanoscale Quantum Phenomena Institute (NQPI). His research focuses on transition metal coordination chemistry, particularly designing biomimetic enzyme models for redox-active metalloenzymes. He earned a Ph.D. from Northwestern University and a B.S. from the California Institute of Technology.

His research group investigates synthetic Ni(II) complexes as models for enzymes like nickel-dependent superoxide dismutases, exploring spin-state control and catalytic mechanisms. They also study thiolate/phenolate ligand effects on reactivity and catalytic applications, including nitrene transfer and C–H bond activation. Recent work has been published in Inorg. Chem., Organometallics, and J. Am. Chem. Soc.

Labs/Teams: The Jensen Group emphasizes training students in advanced synthetic and analytical techniques, with alumni pursuing careers in academia and industry.