James Plampin

James Plampin is a Senior Lecturer and Director of Organic Teaching Laboratories in the Department of Chemistry at Clemson University. He is affiliated with the College of Science and holds offices/labs in Hunter Hall (rooms 329, 329A, 337, 339, 339A, 383). His research focuses on organic chemistry, catalysis, asymmetric synthesis, and molecular chirality, particularly involving salen-based systems and alkaloid-inspired compounds.

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His work explores topics like helicity control in metallofoldamers, chiral induction mechanisms in catalysis, and structural studies of paddlewheel complexes. He has published extensively on these themes since 2008. While no awards or grants are mentioned, his role as lab director suggests significant contributions to undergraduate teaching and laboratory infrastructure.

Plampin oversees multiple laboratory spaces, indicating hands-on involvement in both research and pedagogical lab environments.