Arndtsen, Bruce

Bruce A. Arndtsen is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at McGill University. He holds the James McGill Professor of Chemistry (McGill Canadian Research Chair Tier I Chair Equivalent) position and is affiliated with the Otto Maass 212A office. His research focuses on the development of new and efficient methods for synthesizing organic molecules and materials through transition metal catalysis, with an emphasis on biological relevance and sustainable chemistry. He teaches courses such as CHEM 512 and CHEM 612. His work includes mechanistic insights into catalytic transformations and their application to practical synthetic methods.

Bruce Arndtsen is a Professor of Chemistry at McGill University, specializing in transition metal catalysis. His research focuses on developing efficient and selective catalytic systems for organic transformations, particularly in the activation of carbon-hydrogen bonds and the synthesis of heterocycles. His work includes the design of metal complexes that enable mild and selective reactions, such as hydrocarbon CH bond activation, palladium-catalyzed multicomponent couplings, and copper-catalyzed asymmetric reactions. Arndtsen's research explores the role of ion-pairing, counteranion effects, and light-driven catalysis in enhancing enantioselectivity and reaction efficiency. His contributions span the synthesis of functionalized heterocycles, acid chlorides, and amino acid derivatives through innovative catalytic approaches.