Dr. Robert Crabtree

Professor

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Biography

Robert Crabtree is the C.P. Whitehead Professor Emeritus of Chemistry at Yale University, where he has been a member of the faculty since 1977. His research focuses on organometallic chemistry, particularly the design and synthesis of inorganic and coordination organometallic molecules with unusual structures and properties. His work is often centered on catalytic processes, including electrocatalytic properties and atom-economical transformations with green chemistry applications. Crabtree's research also emphasizes bioinorganic relevance and the utility of alternative energy strategies, particularly in solar energy, nitrogen fixation, and hydrogen storage. He has been recognized as a highly cited author and has received numerous accolades, including the Corday-Morgan Medal and the Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award. He has served on the editorial boards of several prominent journals and has delivered keynote lectures worldwide, demonstrating his influence in the field of chemistry and beyond.

Research Interests

Experience

C.P. Whitehead Professor Emeritus

— Present

Yale University • New Haven, CT

Research and teaching in the field of organometallic chemistry, focusing on organometallic molecules, catalytic properties, and energy-related applications.

Awards

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DuPont Young Faculty Fellow

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A.P. Sloan Foundation Fellow

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Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar

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Corday-Morgan Medal

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Organometallic Chemistry Prize RSC

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Organometallic Chemistry Prize ACS

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ISI Highly Cited Author Award

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Fellow Royal Society

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
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  • 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.