Warren Edward Piers

Warren Edward Piers is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Calgary, holding the NSERC Canada Research Chair (Tier I) in Mechanisms of Homogeneous Catalytic Reactions. He specializes in synthetic and mechanistic chemistry, focusing on electron-deficient compounds and their applications in catalysis and advanced materials.

Education:

• B.S. in Chemistry, University of British Columbia (1984)
• Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry, University of British Columbia (1988)

Research Interests: His work spans three core areas:
- Inorganometallic Chemistry: Synthesis and application of transition metal-heavy main group element complexes.
- Ziegler-Natta Olefin Polymerization: Development of novel soluble catalysts for polyolefin production.
- Electrophilic Boranes: Utilization of Lewis acidic boranes in organic synthesis (hydroboration, hydrosilation).

Awards & Honors:

• Ludvig Mond Medal Award (2018)
• Humboldt Research Award (2015)
• Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada (2006)

Lab & Team: The Piers Group at the University of Calgary focuses on catalytic processes for alternative energy applications, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration in synthetic inorganic chemistry.