Daniel Fox

Daniel Fox is an Associate Professor of Chemistry at Boston College, affiliated with the College of Arts and Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley. His research focuses on reaction mechanisms in organic and organometallic chemistry, with a recent emphasis on parahydrogen-induced polarization (PHIP) in transition-metal-catalyzed hydrogenation reactions. He actively integrates his research into undergraduate education, developing experiments like the PHIP-based alkyne hydrogenation lab. His work bridges fundamental catalysis studies with pedagogical innovation.

• Education: Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley

Research interests span organometallic reactivity, catalytic hydrogenation pathways, and the application of PHIP techniques to elucidate reaction mechanisms. His efforts in educational outreach aim to make advanced experimental techniques accessible to undergraduate students.

Notable publications include studies on rhodium-catalyzed alkyne hydrogenation, iridium hydroformylation systems, and iron amido complex reactivity. While no scientific awards are explicitly mentioned, his contributions to chemical education and catalysis research are well-documented.

Professor Fox’s teaching role emphasizes hands-on research opportunities for undergraduates. No specific grants or lab affiliations are detailed in the provided text.