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Courtney C. Roberts is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Minnesota, holding distinguished titles including the 3M Alumni Professor and McKnight Land-Grant Professor. Her research bridges inorganic chemistry, organometallic chemistry, and organic synthesis to develop novel catalytic systems.
- Key research areas: C–C coupling, radical electrophile coupling, and aryne difunctionalization
- Funded by NIH, NSF (including a CAREER award), and ACS PRF
- Recognized as a 2025 Camille Dreyfus Teacher Scholar
Her group focuses on overcoming limitations in transition metal catalysis through redox-neutral photoredox systems, early transition metal activation, and selective aryne reactivity. Recent work explores ligand cooperativity in zirconium complexes, regioselectivity in palladium-catalyzed reactions, and hydroboration dynamics with yttrium.
Scientific Awards:
- Camille Dreyfus Teacher Scholar (2025)
- NSF CAREER CHE-2237586
- NIH Grant 1R35GM146957
- ACS PRF 62432-DNI1
Courtney mentors graduate students in catalysis research, with recent alumni like Dr. Alex Umanzor (PhD #7) and Dr. Chris Seong (PhD #8). The group emphasizes innovation, inclusivity, and challenging traditional norms in science.
