Dr. Seth Herzon

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Biography

Seth Herzon is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Yale University, where he has been a faculty member since 2008. His research focuses on the emergence of novel properties from the interactions of simpler fragments that lack these properties at a given level of hierarchical complexity. He studies chemical systems, particularly polyfunctional natural products, to understand their emergent properties and explore their bioactive profiles. His laboratory aims to formalize the study of emergence in bioactive natural products, connecting evolved chemical reactivities to cellular phenotypes. His work has motivated significant advances in synthetic strategy and methodology, providing blueprints for creating novel molecules that exhibit desired and complex properties with implications for human health. Seth Herzon's research enriches the understanding of structure, bonding, and reactivity in complex chemical settings, contributing valuable insights into synthetic organic chemistry and its applications.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2008-01-01 — Present

Yale University • New Haven, CT

Full-time faculty member in the Department of Chemistry, focusing on synthetic organic chemistry.

Awards

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American Chemical Society Award Creative Work in Synthetic Organic Chemistry

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Blavatnik Accelerator Award

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.