Samantha Yruegas
James and Deborah T. Godwin Assistant Professor of Chemistry
Norman Hackerman-Welch Young Investigator
SURF Mentoring
Potential projects/topics: The Yruegas Group focuses on the synthesis and isolation of reactive sodium, calcium, and magnesium complexes for catalytic processes such as hydrogenation, C-H activation, and amination.
Potential skills gained: Students and post-doctoral researchers in the group will acquire expertise in synthetic chemistry, particularly with air-sensitive manipulations, as well as spectroscopic and crystallographic techniques, method development, and mechanistic study.
Required qualifications or skills: Chemistry courses, including organic chemistry, are necessary - inorganic is optional.
Direct mentor: Faculty/P.I., Graduate Student
Research Areas
Research in the Yruegas Group is focused on using earth-abundant s- and p-block metals for the development of sustainable catalysts, synthetic methodologies, and new organic materials. Students and post-doctoral researchers in the group will acquire expertise in synthetic chemistry, particularly with air-sensitive manipulations, as well as spectroscopic and crystallographic techniques. With a strong emphasis on organometallic chemistry, the interdisciplinary work within the Yruegas Group will advance the synthesis of innovative pharmaceuticals, optoelectronic devices, and polymers.
