Mark Nesbit

Mark Nesbit is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR). His research focuses on inorganic and organometallic synthesis, catalysis, and mechanistic studies using transition metal compounds. The Nesbit Lab, established in Fall 2023, emphasizes sustainability in chemical synthesis and draws inspiration from metalloenzyme-mediated reactions. Nesbit teaches CHEM 631 and actively recruits graduate and undergraduate students.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry, California Institute of Technology (2018)
• NIH Ruth L. Kirschstein Postdoctoral Fellow, University of California, Davis (2018–2021)
• B.S. in Chemistry with Honors, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2012)

Research Interests: The lab explores catalyst design inspired by metalloenzymes, transition metal-catalyzed conversions of carbon oxides, and mechanistic studies of small-molecule activation. Current projects prioritize sustainable chemical transformations.

Labs & Teams: The Nesbit Lab at UNR is expanding and seeks motivated students. Contact Prof. Nesbit via email for application details.