معرفی
Dr. Meera Mehta is an Associate Professor of Inorganic Chemistry at the University of Oxford, with a tutorial fellowship at Trinity College. Her research focuses on main group chemistry, particularly the design of group 14 and 15 Zintl clusters to explore novel electronic structures and bonding patterns, aiming to advance catalytic applications and sustainable chemical transformations.
- BSc (Honors) in Chemistry, McMaster University (2008–2012)
- PhD in Chemistry, University of Toronto (2012–2017)
- Postdoctoral Research Associate, University of Oxford (2018–2019)
Meera’s group specializes in using Zintl clusters as platforms for transition metal-free catalysis, targeting greenhouse gases like CO2 and SO2 for chemical conversion. Their work bridges fundamental bonding studies with practical synthetic science, emphasizing Lewis acid catalysis and frustrated Lewis pair (FLP) chemistry. Recent publications highlight hydrophosphination, heteroallene capture, and sustainable catalytic cycles.
Notable awards include the Royal Society Newton International Fellowship. The Mehta Lab at Oxford investigates main group cluster reactivity, with a focus on phosphorus and tetrel elements, aiming to redefine catalytic paradigms through innovative inorganic systems.
