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