Timothy Brewster

Timothy Brewster is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Memphis, where he has been a tenure-track faculty member since 2015. His research focuses on the interface of Organometallic Chemistry and Catalysis, particularly the design of novel catalyst architectures for sustainable organic reactions.

• PhD in Chemistry, Yale University (2012)
• MS in Chemistry, Yale University (2010)
• BS in Chemistry, The College of William and Mary (2008)

Dr. Brewster's research integrates Organic and Inorganic Chemistry to develop catalysts leveraging Second Coordination Sphere effects for enhanced reactivity and selectivity. Key projects include C-H Functionalization of fluorinated aromatics, Heterobimetallic Constructs for polyol deoxygenation, and Electronic Parameterization of polymerization catalysts.

His recent work, including collaborations with researchers like Karen Goldberg and Karin Young, emphasizes Transition Metal-Based Catalysis for sustainable reactions. Publications highlight Ligand Design, Metal-Metal Interactions, and Electronic Structure Analysis.

Dr. Brewster has secured funding from the NSF-MRI and the University of Memphis to advance catalyst development. He teaches courses such as Organometallics (CHEM 8101) and General Chemistry (CHEM 1110/1120).

The Brewster Lab trains a diverse group of graduate and undergraduate researchers, with former students pursuing postdoctoral and faculty positions at institutions like Vanderbilt University and Centre College. Current projects involve Switchable Polymerization and Drug Delivery Model Complexes.