Michael B. Hall

Michael B. Hall is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Texas A&M University, College of Science. His research applies theoretical techniques to experimental chemical problems in inorganic, organometallic, biological, and materials chemistry.

Educational Background:

• B.S., Juniata College (1966)
• Ph.D., University of Wisconsin, Madison (1971)
• AEI Research Fellow, University of Manchester (1971-72)
• Research Associate, University of Wisconsin (1973-74)

His work focuses on bioinorganic catalysis, energy conversion, and theoretical/computational chemistry. Key projects include understanding C-H bond activation mechanisms, water splitting for hydrogen production, and non-innocent ligand roles in catalytic transformations. Computational studies of transition metal polyhydride complexes and [NiFe]-Hydrogenase mimics are central to his research.

Recent publications highlight his expertise in organometallic mechanisms, coordination chemistry, and computational modeling of catalytic systems, including studies on dihydrogen complexes, proton transfer reactions, and ligand-assisted mechanisms.