Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
School of Green Chemistry and Engineering
University of Toledo
FORMER GROUP MEMBERS: GRADUATE STUDENTS AND POSTDOCS
Graduate Students
Christine Jette
​M.S. in Chemistry, University of Toledo, 2021
Iron-Catalyzed Cross-Coupling of Pyrrole with Nitrogen-Containing Heteroaryl Boronic
Acids and Esters
B.S. in Biochemistry, Stony Brook University, 2016
Dr. Fatemeh (Yasaman) Saleh Ghasab Mahaleh
​Ph.D. in Chemistry, University of Toledo, 2020
Synthesis and Characterization of Bulky Dipyrromethene Complexes of Boron Through
Improved Dipyrromethene Synthesis
M.S. in Inorganic Chemistry, Damghan University, Iran, 2010
B.S. in Applied Chemistry, University of Tehran, Iran, 2008
Curriculum Vitae
Dr. Morteza Jandaghi
Ph.D. in Chemistry, University of Toledo, 2020
Alkylaluminophosphonate Catalysts for Ring-Opening Polymerization of Lactones, Lactams, and Lactides
M.Sc. in Biochemical Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, Iran, 2011
B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology, Iran, 2009
Current Position: Process Engineering Manager, Procter & Gamble, Martinsburg, West Virginia
Morteza.Jandaghi@rockets.utoledo.edu
Curriculum Vitae
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Vince Kowalski
M.S. in Chemistry, University of Toledo, 2017
Synthesis and Characterization of Dipyrromethene Complexes of Antimony
B.S. in Chemistry, Kent State University, 2007
Current Position: Quality Control Analyst at Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, Monroe, NC
Dr. Chris G. Gianopoulos
Ph.D. in Chemistry, University of Toledo, 2014
Development of Bulky Dipyrromethene Complexes of Aluminum, Zinc, and Rhodium
B.S. in Chemistry and B.S.E. in Chemical Engineering, Purdue University, 2009
Current Position: Postdoctoral Associate and Research Assistant Professor, University of Toledo
Dr. Adam Keith
Ph.D. in Chemistry, University of Toledo, 2014
Ion-tagged Phosphines for Catalytic Reactions in Ionic Liquids
B.S. in Chemistry, Michigan State University, 2004
Current Position: Operations Manager at Concept Alloys, Inc, Whitmore Lake, Michigan
Chris Yeisley
M.S. in Chemistry, University of Toledo, 2013
Synthesis of Early Transition Metal Complexes Supported by Pyrrolyl and Indolyl Based Ligands
B.S. in Chemistry, Saint Francis University, 2006
Current Position:
Dr. Ryan T. Rondo
Ph.D. in Chemistry, University of Toledo, 2010
Development of Constrained Geometry Complexes of Group 4 and 5 Metals
B.A. in Chemistry, Adrian College, 2003
Current Position: R&D Group Leader at Boulder Scientific, Golden, Colorado
Dr. Nick B. Kingsley
Ph.D. in Chemistry, University of Toledo, 2009
Synthesis and Characterization of Lewis Acidic Aluminum and Gallium Complexes
B.S. in Chemistry, Sienna Heights University, 2002
Current Position: Associate Professor of Chemistry and Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Programs for the College of Arts and Sciences, University of Michigan, Flint
Dr. Anirban Das
Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry, University of Idaho, 2012
Manipulation of Optical Properties of Lead Sulfide Quantum Dots and their Attachment to Carbon Nanotubes
M.S. in Chemistry, University of Toledo, 2007
Di(3-methylindolyl)methane Complexes of Aluminum and Gallium Alkyls
Current Position: CSIR Pool Scientist, Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, India
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Dr. Bassam N. Fneich
Ph.D. Dissertation,Chelating Nitrogen-Donor Complexes of Titanium, Zirconium, Aluminum and Copper, 2006
Current Position:
Bingxu Song
Masters of Business Logistics Engineering and Supply Chain Management, The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business, 2007
M.S. in Chemistry, University of Toledo, 2005
The Synthesis of Group 13 Compounds to Bind and Activate Carbon Monoxide
M.S. in Catalysis and Physical Chemistry, Nankai University, 1997
Current Position: Senior Partner, Managing Director of China Centric Associates, Shanghai
Laurence F. Bensaid
M.S. in Chemistry, University of Toledo, 2002
Rhodium-Catalyzed Hydroformylation of 1-Hexene Using Pi-Acidic Phosphines and Synthesis of a New Phosphine Ligand for Use in Supercritical Carbon Dioxide
Current Position:
Mawuto "Franck" Segla
M.S. in Chemistry, University of Toledo, 2001
Aluminum and Silicon Complexes Featuring the 3-Methylindole Substituent
Current Position:
Dr. R. Mark Matthews
Ph.D. in Chemistry, University of Louisville, 2000
Aluminum and Gallium Phosphates, Phosphonates, and Arsonates: Model Compounds and Potential Precursors to Solid-State Materials
Current Position: Professor of Chemistry, Durham Technical Community College, Durham, North Carolina
FORMER GROUP MEMBERS
Postdoctoral Associates
Dr. Baohan Xie
2000 - 2001
Research Projects: Indole and Bis(3-methylindolyl)methane Complexes of Aluminum; Epoxide Polymerization Catalysis
Current Position: Scientific Information Analyst at Chemical Abstract Services, Dublin, Ohio
Dr. Thomas Barnard
1999 - 2001
Research Projects: Phosphine Derivatives of Indole, Pyrrole, and Tris(3-methylindolyl)methane; Deprotonated Diindolylmethanes as Dianionic Analogues of Scorpionate Bis(pyrazolyl)borate Ligands
Current Position: Professor of Chemistry, Cardinal Stritch University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Dr. James Fisher
1996 - 1998
Research Projects: Molecular Phosphates and Phosphonates of Aluminum and Gallium; Epoxide Polymerization Catalysis
Current Position: Professor of Chemistry, Imperial Valley College, Imperial, California
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