Roland Roesler

Roland Roesler is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Calgary, Faculty of Science. His research focuses on synthetic inorganic and organometallic chemistry, particularly the chemistry of main group elements and their interactions with transition metals. He holds a B.S. and M.S. from the University of Babes (1995) and a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Bremen (1998). His courses include CHEM 431: Inorganic Chemistry: Main Group Elements (2020).

Research Interests

• Design and synthesis of N-heterocyclic carbenes and carbenoids with inorganic backbones
• Isolation of novel cyclopentadienyl analogs and their use in sandwich complexes
• Characterization of main group element frameworks via NMR, X-ray crystallography, and spectroscopic methods
• Calixarene chemistry, supramolecular chemistry, and transition metal reactivity studies

Key Research Areas

Roesler's work emphasizes novel bonding patterns in main group elements, including silicon, boron, and phosphorus frameworks. His lab employs advanced synthetic techniques like Schlenk lines and gloveboxes for air-sensitive compounds, alongside cutting-edge characterization tools. Recent projects explore electrocatalytic CO₂ reduction and zinc-iodide redox flow batteries, highlighting applications in sustainable energy storage.

Publications

Roesler's articles span 30+ years, focusing on carbene ligand design, transition metal complexes, and main group element frameworks. Notable themes include bis(carbene) nickel complexes, cyclo-P₄ ligands, and stable organostibane systems. His 2018 work on zinc-iodide battery electrolytes demonstrates crossover to applied chemistry.

Awards & Grants

No awards explicitly listed in available texts, but his extensive publication record and course instruction indicate sustained academic contributions.

Labs & Collaborations

Roesler's research group focuses on main group-element chemistry, organometallic synthesis, and energy-related materials. Collaborations involve advanced spectroscopic and crystallographic facilities at the University of Calgary.