Jamie Neely

Jamie Neely is an Assistant Professor of Chemistry at Saint Louis University, affiliated with the School of Science and Engineering. His research focuses on transition metal catalysis, particularly iron-catalyzed C–N and C–C bond formation. He holds a Ph.D. (2014) and B.S. (2008) in Chemistry from Colorado State University and the University of Missouri, respectively.

Research Interests: The Neely group investigates first-row transition metal complexes, combining inorganic, organometallic, and organic chemistry to understand catalytic mechanisms. Recent work includes iron azametallacyclobutene complexes and pyrazolyl-substituted ligand systems.

Publications: Recent studies highlight iron-catalyzed carboamination reactions (2022–2023), cobalt hydroboration (2015), and Rh(III)-mediated pyridine synthesis (2013–2014). Key findings appear in Organometallics, Inorg. Chem., and ACS Cent. Sci..

Awards: NIH Ruth L. Kirschstein Fellowship (2016) and Gordon Research Conference Poster Award (2013).

Advising & Labs: Mentored students including Dr. Corey Richards (Ph.D. 2022), Grace Murphy, and Pokpong Rungthanaphatsophon. The Neely Lab focuses on sustainable transition metal catalysis with applications in organic synthesis.