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John Montgomery is the Margaret Herman Sokol Professor of Chemistry at the University of Michigan. His research focuses on synthetic chemistry, specifically in the development of new catalytic reactions and synthetic processes that provide strategic disconnections. The Montgomery group aims to design and synthesize new classes of transition metal catalysts while enabling powerful tools for organic synthesis. His work delves into complex mechanistic studies of catalytic processes and seeks to initiate new nickel-catalyzed methods for functional group derivatization and unactivated C-H bond activation. Of particular interest is the catalytic glycosylation process, contributing significantly to the field of carbohydrate chemistry. Montgomery has a robust background in organic chemistry, organometallic chemistry, and catalysis, having received various accolades including the NSF Special Creativity Award and the Camille Dreyfus Teacher Scholar Award. His representative publications span topics of oxidative cross-dehydrogenative coupling and stereoselective glycosylations, demonstrating a commitment to addressing both fundamental methodological advancements and practical applications within the realms of organic and medicinal chemistry.
University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI
Margaret Herman Sokol Professor focusing on synthetic chemistry and catalytic processes.
Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science