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James Mack is a Professor at the University of Cincinnati in the Department of Chemistry, with a focus on Mechanochemistry and Green Chemistry. He earned his Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of New Hampshire (2000) and a B.A. from Middlebury College (1995).
- Ph.D.: University of New Hampshire (Chemistry, 2000)
- B.A.: Middlebury College (Chemistry, 1995)
His research explores solvent-free organic reactions, mechanochemical synthesis of fullerenes and carbon nanotubes, and computational chemistry applications. He has pioneered methods like ball milling for environmentally benign synthesis and developed recyclable catalysts.
Key article trends include:
- Advancements in solvent-free coupling reactions (Sonogashira, CuAAC)
- Innovations in chromatography-free synthesis using polymer resins
- Studies on nickel-catalyzed reactions and hydrogen storage materials
Scientific awards and grants:
- NSF CAREER Award #CHE-0548150 (2006-2011)
- NSF Grant #CHE-1900097 (2019-2022)
- NSF Grant #CHE-1465110 (2015-2018)
- 2004 Green Chemistry Gordon Conference Travel Grant
Advising and grants:
- Principal Investigator on 5 NSF grants totaling over $2.1M
- Mentored students including Daniel Waddell, Teresa Cook, and R. A. Haley
- Collaborator on instrumentation grants for NMR and mass spectrometers
Labs and teams: Leads mechanochemistry research at the University of Cincinnati. Collaborates with teams at institutions like Texas A&M and Peking University. Serves on graduate admissions and university diversity committees.
