
Lucas Freeman
Bio:
Lucas Freeman is a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Chemistry at U.Va., where he studies inorganic chemistry in the lab of Professor Robert J. Gilliard, Jr. Lucas’ research interests lie at the interface of organic and inorganic chemistry, studying the chemical interactions of metals with organic molecules relevant to energy and chemical fuels. Lucas completed his B.S. in chemistry (cum laude) at The College of Charleston in Charleston, SC.
Thesis Description:
Synthesis, Characterization, and Reactivity of Molecular Alkaline Earth Complexes Supported by Carbene Ligands