Jeremy R. Andreatta | Worcester State University

Bio

The central theme of research in my group is the design and development of organometallic complexes for use in catalysis with a focus on green chemistry. The development of atom economical reactions, minimization of extraneous solvent use, and use of more environmentally benign solvents (i.e. water) will be the major driving force for catalyst design. Students in the group have been synthesizing a series of N,N,N-bis-iminopyridine ligands and the corresponding metal complexes (Zn, Co, Cu, etc.) as platforms for a wide variety of applications.

Education

2004

Tarleton State University

Chemistry & Mathematics

2009

Texas A&M University

Inorganic and Organometallic Catalysis, Activation of Carbon Dioxide

Ph.D.

2009-2012

University of Virginia

Organometallic synthesis and catalysis, heterogeneous catalysis

Postdoctoral Fellow

Publications

Catalysis-for-Sustainability-Goals-Challenges-and-Impacts (Chapter 2)

“Teaching Green Chemistry, Sustainability Ethics, and Toxicity using Nail Polish Removers”, Dilip, M., Andreatta, J. R., Van Kirk, G., Darkoa Ninakwa, A., Parker, V. Green Chemistry Letters and Reviews, 16(1). https://doi.org/10.1080/17518253.2023.2264322

“Cultivating student research interests in undergraduate organic chemistry course through class activity”, Dremers, S.; Fung-A-Fat, J.; Andreatta J. R.; Kerr, M. E.; Xu, W. J. Chem. Ed, Special Issue “New Visions for Teaching Chemistry Lab”, J. Chem. Educ. 2022, 99 (12) , 3975–3983. DOI:10.1021/acs.jchemed.2c00366

“Hybrid teaching in the organic chemistry laboratory as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic.” Nguyn, Han P. Q.; Le, Nu; Doran, Emily; Polak, Emily; Andreatta, Jeremy R., Kerr, Margaret, Xu, Wei-Chu; Currents in Teaching and Learning, 2022, 14(1), 47-54.

“Sustainable Consumer Choices: An Outrach Program Exploring the Environmental Impact of Our Consumer Choices Using Systems Thinking Model and Laboratory Activities”, Murphy, K.C.; Dilip, M.; Quattrucci, J. G.; Mitroka, S. M.; Andreatta, J. R.; J. Chem. Educ. 2019, 96, 2993-2999.

Research At A Glance

Synthesis of pincer complexes for catalysis

This project focuses on the synthesize and characterize (IR, NMR, crystallography, etc.) of a series pincer ligands (Scheme 1) and their corresponding transition metal complexes. Students in my group will investigate the effects of varying the para-OBz functionality on various catalytic processes.

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