Jolene Reid

Jolene Reid is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of British Columbia (Vancouver Campus), affiliated with the Faculty of Science. Her research integrates computational and experimental methods to advance data-driven approaches in organic chemistry, focusing on reaction optimization, catalyst discovery, and mechanistic analysis.

Research Interests: Her work emphasizes machine learning applications for reaction prediction, development of efficient chiral catalyst systems, and automation of reaction condition selection. Key themes include understanding noncovalent interactions in enantioselectivity, mechanism-based reaction design, and bridging physical organic principles with synthesis.

Publications: Recent work highlights advancements in predictive modeling for catalyst generality, machine learning-driven mechanistic elucidation, and the design of novel chiral phosphoric acid catalysts. Her studies often explore the synergy between computational insights and experimental validation.

Lab Team: The Reid Lab at UBC fosters interdisciplinary collaboration, with current members including Yutao, Isaiah, Jiajing, Junshan, and Saumya. They focus on predictive chemistry tools for selective synthesis, emphasizing innovation at the computational-organic interface.

Labs/Teams: The Reid Lab is equipped to tackle challenges in catalyst design and reaction optimization, leveraging both experimental and computational infrastructure. Current projects aim to expand the scope of asymmetric catalysis through algorithmic and mechanistic innovation.