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James Mayer is the Charlotte Fitch Roberts Professor of Chemistry at Yale University, where he has been a faculty member since 2014. He leads the Mayer Lab, focusing on redox reactions involving proton-coupled electron transfer (PCET) across inorganic chemistry, materials science, and energy applications. His research bridges fundamental chemistry with technological applications in fuel cells and solar energy conversion.
Education:
• A.B. Harvard University (1978)
• Ph.D. California Institute of Technology (1982)
Research Focus: Mayer's work explores PCET mechanisms in diverse systems including transition metal complexes, nanoparticles, and electrocatalysts. Key areas include:
- Hydrogen atom transfer kinetics and Marcus Theory applications
- Design of molecular electrocatalysts for oxygen reduction/water oxidation
- Interfacial charge transfer in nanoscale materials
- Multiple-site proton-electron transfer in biomimetic systems
Publication Trends: Recent articles demonstrate consistent focus on PCET mechanisms, with evolving emphasis on energy applications and nanomaterial interfaces. Work combines experimental kinetics with theoretical frameworks like Marcus Theory, frequently published in high-impact journals.
Awards and Honors:
- National Academy of Sciences Member (2024)
- American Academy of Arts and Sciences Fellow (2020)
- ACS Award in Inorganic Chemistry (2018)
- Frontiers in Chemical Energy Science Award (2019)
- Sloan Research Fellowship (1989)
Research Team: Leads the Mayer Lab at Yale's Sterling Chemistry Laboratory, utilizing advanced instrumentation for electrochemistry, spectroscopy, and materials characterization. Part of the CHASE solar fuels research hub.
