We are a small group of chemists plying our trade in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Texas State University, which sits in picturesque Texas Hill Country. Our research incorporates aspects of inorganic and analytical chemistry — we make molecular complexes and study them very closely using techniques such as X-ray crystallography and high-resolution ion-mobility mass spectrometry.
Many of our compounds are first-row transition metal complexes that mimic the structure and/or function of metalloenzyme active sites. These complexes not only teach us about the enzymes that inspired them but may also serve as catalysts in their own right. Generous funding from the National Institutes of Health and Texas State University help us realize our projects and support our diverse team.
Please peruse our site to learn more about our work. You are more than welcome to get in touch if this piques your interest 🙂