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Alex Speed is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Dalhousie University. His research focuses on synthetic organic chemistry and main-group chemistry, specifically in the areas of organic synthesis, enantioselective synthesis, and catalysis. His group investigates the design of catalysts that utilize non-metallic main-group elements such as boron and phosphorus, aimed at promoting desired reactivity in chemical transformations. The research also emphasizes the synthesis of complex molecules from simpler ones and includes the study of sulfur-containing heterocycles and nitrogen-containing compounds. His work has implications in the pharmaceutical sector, particularly in the development of new synthetic strategies and catalysts. Speed has received numerous awards including the Canadian Journal Chemistry Best Paper Award in 2022 and was recognized as Professor of the Year at Dalhousie in 2020, highlighting his impact and excellence in teaching and research.
Dalhousie University • Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Teaching and conducting research in the field of chemistry, specializing in organic synthesis and catalysis.