Robert Morris
Regular biography
Robert Morris is a Professor in the Department of CHEM at the University of Toronto. His research interests include Biological Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, and Organic Chemistry. He can be contacted via email at robert.morris@utoronto.ca or through his profile page at https://www.chemistry.utoronto.ca/people/directories/all-faculty/robert-morris.
Scholar-generated biography
Robert H. Morris is a Professor of Chemistry at the University of Toronto, specializing in catalytic processes and their applications. His research focuses on the development of efficient and sustainable catalytic systems, particularly in the areas of hydrogenation, transfer hydrogenation, and CO2 fixation. He explores the mechanisms of reactions involving transition metal dihydrogen complexes and their role in asymmetric catalysis. His work emphasizes the use of Earth-abundant metals, such as iron, to expand catalytic capabilities. Morris's research also includes the design of novel ligands and the investigation of metal-ligand bifunctional reactions to enhance catalytic efficiency.