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Rick Lane Danheiser is the A.C. Cope Professor of Chemistry at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), within the School of Science and the Department of Chemistry. His research focuses on developing novel synthetic methods for the total synthesis of natural products and biologically active compounds, emphasizing cycloaddition and annulation strategies. Key areas include the design of strained molecules (e.g., arynes, cycloalkynes) and environmentally benign synthesis using supercritical fluids.
- Education: Ph.D. in Chemistry (inferred from current position).
- Labs/Teams: Danheiser Lab at MIT, leading a team of graduate students, postdocs, and UROP researchers.
Research Interests: Development of new synthetic strategies for carbocyclic and heterocyclic compounds, including strained molecules and conjugated enynes. Applications include the synthesis of natural products like ascochlorin and neurotoxic alkaloids, as well as polycyclic aromatic systems. Recent work emphasizes green chemistry methods, such as supercritical carbon dioxide and waste-minimizing reactions.
Notable Awards: 2021 Gordon Y. Billard Award (MIT service), 2014 MIT School of Science Prize for Graduate Education. His lab has pioneered methods like photochemical benzannulation and tandem reduction-Ohira-Bestmann reactions.
Advising and Mentoring: Supervised numerous students, including Nathan Faialaga, Clarissa Forneris, and Thibault Guez. Collaborations include institutions like Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (Brazil). Recent grants focus on method development and sustainable synthesis.
