Neil C. Tomson

Neil C. Tomson is Associate Professor of Chemistry at the University of Pennsylvania. His research develops synthetic inorganic and organometallic compounds to address energy challenges, focusing on catalysts for chemical bond transformations and multi-electron battery materials.

Key areas include molecular-scale electrostatic field effects on reactivity, redox-active ligands in cluster compounds, and potential-inverting molecules for redox-flow batteries. The group employs air-sensitive synthesis and advanced characterization techniques.

Recent publications explore copper cluster size control, cooperative binding in bimetallic macrocycles, and anion capture mechanisms. Tomson's work bridges fundamental bonding theory with applications in energy storage and conversion.

He has received significant funding including NSF CAREER and NIH MIRA awards. The group maintains extensive outreach programs including Philadelphia Science Festival activities.