Carl LeBlond

Carl LeBlond is a Professor in the Madia Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Physics at Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP), affiliated with the John J. and Char Kopchick College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. His academic career spans over two decades, with expertise in catalysis, reaction mechanisms, and computational modeling.

Dr. LeBlond holds a BS from Pennsylvania State University, an MS from the University of Pittsburgh, and a PhD from Seton Hall University. His research focuses on homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis, chemical kinetics, and mathematical modeling of transport processes. Notable areas include graphene-based catalysis, hydrogen storage, and palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.

His publications (2000–2018) highlight contributions to catalytic reaction design, molecular dynamics simulations of materials, and pharmaceutical synthesis methodologies. While no specific awards are listed, his extensive publication record reflects sustained scholarly impact in organic and physical organic chemistry.

LeBlond teaches courses ranging from foundational chemistry (CHEM 101/102) to advanced topics like organic spectroscopy and enzyme-catalyzed reactions. His independent research projects (CHEM 498/499, 690) emphasize hands-on experimental work in organic chemistry and catalysis.