Professor Dr. Kyle Lancaster
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Biography
Kyle M. Lancaster is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology at Cornell University. His research primarily focuses on biophysical, inorganic, and bioinorganic chemistry, particularly the study of transition metal complexes and metalloenzymes. He employs a combination of synthesis, biochemistry, and a broad array of spectroscopic techniques, emphasizing synchrotron-based core spectroscopies, to explore the reactivity of these complexes. His current research includes transformations pertinent to the biogeochemical nitrogen cycle as well as C–H functionalization. Lancaster has received numerous awards for his contributions to chemistry, including the Society of Biological Inorganic Chemistry Early Career Award in 2024, and being named a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry in 2023. His work has significantly enhanced the understanding of nitrogen cycle processes and the underlying chemistry governing metalloenzymes.
Research Interests
Awards
Society of Biological Inorganic Chemistry Early Career Award
Fellow
Morgan Chia-Wen Sze Bobbi Josephine Hernandez Distinguished Teaching Prize
National Fresenius Award
Kavli Fellow
Dreyfus Foundation Postdoctoral Program Environmental Chemistry Mentor
Paul Saltman Award
Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellowship
National Science Foundation CAREER Award
Department of Energy Office of Science Early Career Award
Forbes 30 Under 30: Science & Health
National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship
Courses
Requirements for Cornell University
Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
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Prerequisites
Application Checklist
- Online application
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- Academic Statement of Purpose
- Personal Statement
- Transcripts
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Specialization Notes
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