Research Focus
The Diao group focuses on solving long-standing problems in organic synthesis and sustainable energy research through transition metal catalysis. Currently we are working on Nickel-catalyzed transformations and fundamental mechanistic studies.
Our research program encompasses organic, inorganic, and organometallic chemistry. We seek to provide strategically creative solutions through the development of transition metal catalysts. The rational design of catalysts is based on a thorough understanding of reaction mechanism. Driven by synthetic applications, we also synthesize and characterize new organometallic complexes with the goal of elucidating fundamental principles of molecular bonding.
Postdoc Position Available - 8/25/23
Postdoc positions are available. Interested individuals should send their CV and research summary to diao@nyu.edu.
Recent News
February 16th, 2024
Congratulations to Mason and team on their recent publication on JACS! Check out the new doping strategy for PMMA recycling.
January 2nd, 2024
We welcome two new graduate students to our lab - Radwa and Jonathan!! :-)
December 19, 2023
Diao group celebrates the holidays at the Torch club! Happy holidays everyone!
November 30, 2023
Out now: an account of our contributions to nickel-catalyzed radical mechanisms and methods. Congrats to Greg and Ethan!
August 25, 2023
We said goodbye to our postdoc Xiaoxu by having a BBQ at the Brooklyn Bridge Park! We hope the best for him and his family.
July 14, 2023
Benjamin, our 4th year, completed the last milestone before thesis defense by wrapping up his Work in Progress! Congratulations!!
July 7, 2023
Check it out yo. Sam, Jambu, and Mason published a new way to depolymerize model lignins using photoredox catalysis! Available on Org. Lett.
June 21, 2023
Our 2nd year, Ethan, passed his qualifying exam. Good job, man ;-)
March 13, 2023
Our study on radical capture at Ni(II) complexes is now live! Check it out here. Shout out to Lin and Ethan for their hard work.
March 1, 2023
Congratulations to Dr. Ju on the successful defense of his thesis. We are so proud of you and look forward to your prosperous future. :)
Recent Publications
Contact
Professor Tianning Diao
Associate Professor of Chemistry
Office: Silver Center 705
(212) 998-8436
diao@nyu.edu
Diao Lab
Silver Center, 7th Floor
New York University Department of Chemistry
New York University
100 Washington Square East
New York, NY 10003