@JonathanLKuo

chemist, proton choreographer. Asst. Prof @psu_chemistry; 🌈 My latest paper is linked below! Group Webpage: https://xitter.cf/t.co/lDLfSWVnhk

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Joined March 2010
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Our group's latest work appears in @J_A_C_S. We use a 5d metal🔽 to regiospecifically ring expand 6⃣-membered ring to 7⃣- membered product. This reaction mimics an enzymatic oxygenase, using only O2/light 🍃as the only inputs. @PSUScience @psu_chemistry pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/jac…

Mimicking Extradiol Dioxygenase Reactivity on Iridium

Abstract. Extradiol dioxygenases catalyze the cleavage of benzenediol (catechol) or vicinal aminophenols via oxygen atom insertion into the 2,3-C–C bond. T

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Our group’s latest work appears in @Orgmet_ACS ! Metallation of an Aurone ligand results in pi stacking interactions. @psu_chemistry @PSUScience pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs…

Flash Communication: Designing π-Stacking Aurones Via Metalation to Square-Planar Pd(II)

Abstract. Square-planar transition-metal complexes supported with appropriate ligands can self-assemble via interfacing ligation planes. Here, we present s

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Check out our group's latest work in @InorgChem ! @ACSPublications pubs.acs.org/doi/full/10.102… Great way to bring in the New Year! 💯 🥂 @PSUScience @psu_chemistry

Designing for Intramolecular H‑Bonding in Palladium(II) Dichlorides

Abstract. Establishing an intramolecular H-bond requires a conformational rearrangement. Here, we apply principles from conformational analysis to design i

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Excited to share our latest paper in @softmatter! 🎉 We show how the pressure equation of state of an active suspension can be extracted from its sedimentation profile. Great work by Yunhee, Elijah, and Parvin! 👉 tinyurl.com/active-sedimenta…
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📣 Announcing the Finalists🏅of the 2025 Blavatnik National Awards for Young Scientists ⚛️ 🧪 🔬 🔭 These 18 outstanding, early-career scientists were selected from 310 nominations from 161 institutions across 42 U.S. states. Congratulations! blavatnikawards.org/news/ite…
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The college is sending a spirited shoutout to Mike Eger, mechanic for the Department of Chemistry, who was recognized in Penn State's "We Are!" feature! Read more about Mike at bit.ly/3I5FBbT #PennStateScience
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Excited to share our latest work out in @J_A_C_S ! Building off previous observations that oxidative additions to electrophilic metals might be a little different... including evidence for the first Pd(IV)-dihydride. @psu_chemistry pubs.acs.org/doi/full/10.102…

Net Oxidative Addition of H2 to {MII}2+ (M = Pd, Pt) by Heterolysis and Protic Rebound

Abstract. Electrophilic transition metal complexes like {MII(EtXantphos)2}2+ (MII = PdII, PtII) heterolyze H2 into a hydride-associated electrophile {H–MII

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Yayyy!
Maynard Group@group_maynard22 May 2025
We’ve got another Ph.D. Candidate! Congrats to Ryan Lai (@rlai35) for passing his candidacy exam🤩
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Ryan Lai@rlai3522 May 2025
Happy to share that our work has been published in JACS! We developed hydroxybenzoate-co-lactide polymers derived from biosourced starting materials. These materials exhibit both antimicrobial activity and degradability, offering promising potential for sustainable applications.
J. Am. Chem. Soc.@J_A_C_S18 May 2025
Biosourced Functional Hydroxybenzoate-co-Lactide Polymers with Antimicrobial Activity | Journal of the American Chemical Society @uclachem @UCLA @UCSB @ucsantabarbara @CNSI_UCSB pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/jac…

Biosourced Functional Hydroxybenzoate-co-Lactide Polymers with Antimicrobial Activity

Abstract. Antimicrobial resistance is an urgent global health challenge, and compounds that address this issue have attracted significant attention. In par

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Thanks @CHADNANO for lots of great quotes about studying organometallic chemistry at @psu_chemistry 😊
Penn State Eberly College of Science@PSUScience19 May 2025
Last month we welcomed alum and nanoscience pioneer Chad Mirkin back to campus to present the Harold Kohn Endowed Distinguished Chemistry Alumni lecture. #PennStateChemistry @psu_chemistry ➡️ Q&A: bit.ly/3GJUpfr ➡️ Heard on Campus: bit.ly/3GMKaXz
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Congratulations, Eberly College of Science Class of 2025! You’ve all worked incredibly hard for this moment and we couldn’t be prouder. Welcome to the Penn State alumni family! 💙🤍 #PennStateScience #GradSeason #ClassOf2025
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Penn State Eberly College of Science@PSUScience8 May 2025
Two of our chemistry faculty members have received 2025 Faculty Scholar Medals for Outstanding Achievement — congratulations to Joseph Cotruvo Jr. and Lauren Zarzar! Read more about them at bit.ly/3RG8tc0 #PennStateChemistry @psu_chemistry
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We are now accepting applications for the 2025 Postdoc to PI Symposium! It's a two-day professional development event for postdocs, simulating a faculty interview with research talks, faculty meetings, and optional future research presentations. bit.ly/3YkINFC
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Join us TODAY at NOON in Lander Auditorium to hear from Eric Nacsa about his research!
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David Glueck@glueckd24 Feb 2025
Post-Baccalaureate Fellow in Chemistry, Dartmouth College, with David Glueck 1-year research program in synthetic chemistry/catalysis, starts July 1, 2025. $55,000 salary+health benefits Review begins March 20, 2025: apply.interfolio.com/163897 Questions? [email protected]
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We are so proud of Lauren Zarzar, professor of chemistry and of materials science and engineering, for receiving the 2025 Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers! #PennStateChemistry @psu_chemistry
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Catalyst@ayusmansen11 Feb 2025
Celebrating the achievements of my awesome colleagues on this International Day of Women in Science 👍👍
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Keyan Li@keyanl104 Feb 2025
Thank you @JonathanLKuo for meeting @uoCHandBIC students and for a fantastic @uoadse seminar last week sharing your passion for new ligand designs, tautomerism, and hydrogen bonds!
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Great views looking up at @uoCHandBIC yesterday. Honored to be invited by the student org, ADSE!
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My colleagues are so cool 😍
Penn State Chemistry@psu_chemistry31 Jan 2025
We are so thrilled to announce that #PennState chemist @LaurenZarzar is among the scientists selected to receive prestigious #PECASE awards! This award represents the highest honor the U.S. government bestows on early-career scientists and engineers 👏 ➡️science.psu.edu/news/penn-st…
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