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Alison Wendlandt is the Green Career Development Associate Professor of Chemistry at MIT's School of Science, Department of Chemistry. Her research focuses on developing selective catalytic reactions and mechanistic studies in organic/organometallic chemistry. Key interests include stereochemical editing, carbohydrate synthesis, and alkene isomerization. Her lab employs radical chemistry and photochemical methods to overcome traditional thermodynamic limitations.
Research areas include:
- Design of new catalysts and catalytic transformations
- Applications of selective catalytic processes
- Mechanistic principles for catalytic reaction design
- Stereochemical editing of complex molecules
Publications since 2019 highlight advancements in rare sugar synthesis (e.g., allose production via glucose modification), alkene isomerization under photochemical control, and epimerization strategies for carbohydrates. Her work bridges fundamental mechanistic understanding with practical applications in pharmaceuticals and materials science.
Grants and collaborations involve MIT's Chemistry Department and industry partners. The lab trains graduate students and postdocs in synthetic organic chemistry, reaction kinetics, and mechanistic analysis.
Labs/Teams: Wendlandt Lab at MIT, focusing on catalytic innovation and stereochemical control.
