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Joshua Figueroa is a prominent researcher in the field of Inorganic and Organometallic Materials Chemistry, focusing on the synthesis of highly tailored reactive transition metal complexes for small molecule activation. His extensive research encompasses the development of useful transformations of stable small molecules, including nitrogen, oxygen, and carbon dioxide, with the aim of finding efficient methods to utilize abundant chemical feedstocks relevant to organic synthesis and alternative energy. In addition to his contributions in synthetic methodologies, Figueroa is an expert in various spectroscopic techniques, such as UV-vis, FTIR, and multi-nuclear NMR, along with X-ray crystallography and quantum-chemical calculations (DFT) which are integral to his research efforts. Under his guidance, students in the Figueroa group gain valuable experience in both organic and inorganic chemistry, equipping them with the skills necessary to navigate complex synthetic challenges in modern chemistry.
Administered by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Curricular groups include Climate-Ocean-Atmosphere (COAP), Geosciences (GEO), and Ocean Biosciences (OBP).