Dr. Gabriel Lovinger

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Professor Gabriel Lovinger's research group at Purdue University focuses on the mechanistic study of selective chemical reactions using a physical organic approach. The group aims to uncover broadly applicable mechanistic principles and strategies for catalysis, targeting the development of selective catalytic methods toward the construction of high-value molecules. By drawing inspiration from reactive intermediates and branching points in chemical reaction space, Lovinger's work enables new reactivity and selectivity that expands the understanding of fundamental mechanisms in catalysis. The group adopts a multidisciplinary approach that integrates computational techniques, high-throughput experimentation, air-sensitive synthesis, catalyst development, and mechanistic analysis. Their goals include systematically discovering concise mappings from starting materials to products and elucidating the roles of stabilizing interactions that accelerate and control reactions of fundamental importance.

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