Levi Stanley

Levi Stanley is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Iowa State University, focusing on catalysis and synthetic methods for medicinally and industrially significant molecules.

• University: Iowa State University
• Department: Chemistry
• Academic Rank: Associate Professor
• Email: lstanley@iastate.edu

Research Interests:

• Development of next-generation catalysts for alkene hydroacylation and carboacylation
• Green chemical processes
• Chiral Lewis acid catalysts for spirocyclic heterocycles
• Transition metal arene complexes in synthesis
• Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) and Covalent Organic Frameworks (COFs) for catalysis

Publications: His work spans 2010–2023, emphasizing nickel/palladium-catalyzed reactions, asymmetric synthesis, and MOF/COF applications in catalysis.

Advising: Mentored 12 graduate students (Ph.D./M.S.) and multiple undergraduates, many now in academia or industry roles.

Labs & Collaborations: Leads the Stanley Group at Iowa State University, exploring homogeneous/heterogeneous catalysis interfaces.