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Robert R. Knowles is the Henry W. Putnam Professor of Chemistry at Princeton University, where he leads a research group focused on proton-coupled electron transfer (PCET) and light-driven catalytic transformations. His work bridges organic synthesis, photoredox chemistry, and asymmetric catalysis, with applications in pharmaceutical synthesis, polymer recycling, and sustainable chemistry.
- Research Highlights
- Pioneering PCET mechanisms for homolytic bond activation
- Developing enantioselective radical transformations
- Innovating contrathermodynamic photochemical reactions
- Advancing light-driven chemical recycling of thermosets
Recent trends in publications include asymmetric catalysis with radical intermediates, photoredox-driven C–H functionalization, and contrathermodynamic isomerization reactions. His group frequently employs visible light and chiral hydrogen-bonding catalysts to achieve unprecedented reactivity.
Scientific Awards:
- E. J. Corey Award (American Chemical Society) 2023
- Arthur C. Cope Scholar Award (American Chemical Society) 2018
- Mitsui Catalysis Science Award of Encouragement 2018
- Novartis Early Career Award in Organic Chemistry 2017
- Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award 2017
- ... (8 more awards)
Contact: rknowles@princeton.edu
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