Peter Dibble

Peter Dibble is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry at the University of Lethbridge in Alberta, Canada. His research focuses on synthetic organic chemistry, particularly on reactive intermediates like isobenzofurans and their applications in materials science.

• B.Sc. (Applied Chemistry, Hons.), University of Waterloo
• PhD (Organic Chemistry), University of Waterloo

Research Interests: Dr. Dibble's work centers on the generation and reactivity of isobenzofurans, exploring their electronic properties and utility in synthesizing liquid crystals, carcinogens, anti-tumor agents, and fluorescent compounds. He investigates ring-chain tautomerism to understand how molecular structure influences reactivity, with key contributions to cyclophane synthesis, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, and theoretically interesting molecules.

Article Trends: His publications span 1983-2008, emphasizing synthetic organic methods, heterocyclic chemistry, and theoretical/experimental studies of reactive intermediates. Notable themes include Diels-Alder reactions, photochromic properties, and structural elucidation via crystallography/spectroscopy.

Grants: He has received funding from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) for work on isobenzofuran-derived cyclophanes (2004-09).

Laboratory & Collaborations: His lab in Lethbridge, AB, focuses on molecular design and characterization, often collaborating with researchers in theoretical and applied organic chemistry.