Professor Daniel Singleton is a distinguished academic in the Department of Chemistry at Texas A&M University, holding the Davidson Chair in Science. He specializes in reaction mechanisms, kinetic isotope effects, and dynamic effects in organic and organometallic chemistry. His research employs NMR-based methodologies to study reaction pathways and combines experimental and computational approaches. Singleton has contributed significantly to understanding reaction dynamics, including hydroboration selectivity, cycloadditions, and transition-state geometry measurements. Education: B.S. in Chemistry (Case Western Reserve University, 1980); Ph.D. in Chemistry (University of Minnesota, 1986). Postdoctoral training at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and General Electric. Research Interests: Focuses on reaction mechanisms, kinetic isotope effects, and dynamic effects. Key areas include the study of organic reaction dynamics using NMR, computational predictions of isotope effects, and resolving mechanistic controversies. His lab investigates energy redistribution in reactions and the role of transition-state geometry in selectivity. Awards: Arthur C. Cope Scholar Award (2008), Davidson Professor of Science (2005), and multiple teaching awards from Texas A&M. Recognized for contributions to organic chemistry and education. Grants & Advising: Advises graduate students like Jonathan Bailey and Andrew Jeffreys. Active in mentoring, including the Wells Fargo Faculty Mentor Award (2017). Research supported by grants from NIH, NSF, and industry collaborations (e.g., Process Origins Company). Labs & Teams: Singleton Research Group, focused on mechanistic organic chemistry. Collaborations with experts like Prof. K.N. Houk (UCLA) and Dr. Jack Waas. Active in journal editorial roles, including The Journal of Organic Chemistry (2005–2011).










