Tristan Lambert

Tristan Lambert is the William T. Miller Professor of Chemistry in the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology at Cornell University. His research focuses on catalysis, particularly in the development of novel catalytic strategies for selective organic synthesis. His work includes electrophotocatalysis, catalytic carbonyl-olefin metathesis, and the study of aromatic ions. Lambert brings both synthetic and physical organic techniques to address questions of reactivity and mechanism, aiming to develop catalyst systems of practical value for organic synthesis.

Tristan H. Lambert is the William T. Miller Professor of Chemistry at Cornell University, specializing in organic chemistry, catalysis, and polymers. His research focuses on developing innovative catalytic methods, particularly electrophotocatalysis, which merges light and electricity to enable novel reactions. Lambert's work includes electrophotocatalytic C–H functionalization, diamination, and oxygenation, as well as enantioselective Brønsted base catalysis. His publications highlight advancements in multicatalytic synthesis, carbonyl–olefin metathesis, and the design of catalytic platforms for nucleophilic substitution. Lambert's research emphasizes sustainable and efficient synthetic strategies, contributing to the broader field of organic chemistry and catalytic science.