Dr. Nilay Hazari

Professor

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Biography

Nilay Hazari is the John Randolph Huffman Professor of Chemistry at Yale University, where he leads a research group focused on synthetic inorganic and organometallic chemistry. His group emphasizes reaction mechanisms and catalysis, aiming to develop homogeneous transition metal catalysts for various chemical transformations. Hazari's long-term goals are oriented towards the creation of energy-efficient and affordable industrial processes. He utilizes a variety of advanced techniques, including multinuclear NMR spectroscopy, UV-Visible spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, X-ray crystallography, and computational chemistry to investigate these compounds and their reaction mechanisms. Collaborative efforts at Yale include projects on the development of catalysts for hydrogenation of carbon dioxide to formic acid and methanol, and studies on the role of Ni(I) complexes in organic transformations. Hazel's commitment to understanding reaction mechanisms is central to his research, which employs computational chemistry to support experimental findings.

Research Interests

Awards

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Rhodes Scholarship

2003-01-01
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National Science Foundation Career Award

2012-01-01
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Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellow

2013-01-01
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Camille Henry Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award

2014-01-01
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American Chemical Society Harry Gray Award for Creative Work in Inorganic Chemistry

2017-01-01
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Wasserman Prize for Excellence in Teaching Undergraduate Chemistry

2023-01-01
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Dylan Hixon ’88 Prize for Teaching Excellence in Natural Sciences

2023-01-01
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Named GEQO Fellow

2024-01-01

Requirements for Yale University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Speaking
Required:7.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, or Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Statement of academic purpose
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Application fee ($105)
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Administered via the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). GRE General is optional for PhD.