John R. Miecznikowski

Dr. John R. Miecznikowski is an Assistant Professor of Chemistry at Fairfield University since 2007, with a focus on synthetic inorganic and organometallic chemistry. He teaches General Inorganic Chemistry, Advanced Inorganic Chemistry, and research seminars.

• Education: B.S. in Chemistry (Trinity College), Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry (Yale University), Postdoctoral Faculty Fellow (Boston University).

Research interests include:

• Zinc model complexes for alcohol dehydrogenase
• Ruthenium complexes for olefin epoxidation
• N-heterocyclic carbene metal complexes

His work bridges bioinorganic models and catalytic applications.

Publication trends emphasize transition metal complexes for:

• Hydrogen transfer reactions
• Enzyme active site mimics
• Chelated ligand systems
• Counter-ion effects on reactivity

Awards:

• Best Undergraduate Poster Award (CMOC 1999)
• Postdoctoral Faculty Fellow (Boston University)

Research students include William Kelly, Cristina Pires, Anthony Martinez, and others who have presented at ACS meetings and Sigma Xi. His lab receives Fairfield University start-up funds and Research Expense Grants.