John Gordon

John Gordon is a faculty member and Chair of the Chemistry Division at Brookhaven National Laboratory. His work spans inorganic and organometallic chemistry with a focus on catalysis for renewable energy applications, including CO2 reduction and biomass conversion.

• Education: Ph.D. in Chemistry (1990, University of Notre Dame), B.Sc. (Hons) in Chemistry (1985, University of Glasgow).
• Research Interests:

  His research emphasizes catalysis, particularly in energy applications. He explores the use of transition metal complexes for hydrogen storage, biomass upgrading, and sustainable fuel production. His work also involves designing air-stable ligands for efficient molecular catalysis and investigating entropic mechanisms in hydrogen compression.

• Scientific Awards:
  • US Department of Energy's Hydrogen Program R&D Award (2022)
  • Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Fellow (2017)
  • American Institute of Chemists Fellow (2015)
  • Laboratory Fellow, LANL (2014)
  • Royal Society of Chemistry Fellow (2014)
  • American Association for the Advancement of Science Fellow (2011)
  • Los Alamos National Laboratory Fellows Prize (2011)
• Publications & Collaborations:

  John has contributed to advancements in catalytic processes for renewable energy, such as hydrogen storage via ammonia borane regeneration and biomass-to-fuel conversion. His articles highlight innovations in bifunctional catalysis, ligand stability, and CO2 utilization. He collaborates across disciplines, integrating materials science and chemical engineering in his work.