Speaker: Dr.Timothy Brewster, University of Memphis
Title: "New Methods for Investigating Donor Ability of Ligands in Late Transition Metal Complexes "

Abstract: Understanding of the structural and catalytic properties of transition metal complexes is dependent on intimate knowledge of the electronic properties of the associated ligands. Classical metrics such as the Tolman Electronic Parameter (TEP) are ubiquitous in the literature and in organometallics textbooks. The Brewster lab is interested in developing similar metrics for two classes of ligands that the TEP has not been extended to: metalloligands in heterobimetallic complexes and chelate ligands common to late-metal olefin polymerization catalysis. Work toward these two goals is presented.

The Chemistry and Biochemistry Departmental Seminar Series covers a broad range of fields in the Chemical and Biochemical Sciences. In past seminars, scientists from Academia, Government, and Industry have presented their most recent discoveries and contributions in their respective areas. This Seminar Series offers students and faculty the opportunity to interact directly with other leaders in their specializations and to gain a good overview of the entire range of fields in Chemistry and Biochemistry.

This seminar will take place in person.