Brett P. Fors

Brett P. Fors is the Frank and Robert Laughlin Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology at Cornell University. His research focuses on the development of new synthetic methods and catalyst systems to control polymer architecture, composition, and function. Specifically, his group investigates strategies for the synthesis of conjugated polymers from C–H based monomers, explores photomediated radical polymerizations, and develops systems for precise regulation of catalyst reactivity using light. These efforts aim to enable a broad range of applications in polymer and materials science.

Brett P. Fors is a researcher at Cornell University specializing in polymer chemistry and catalytic reactions. His work focuses on developing novel methods for controlled radical polymerization, including light-mediated techniques for precise polymer property control. Fors also investigates palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions, particularly in C−N bond formation and functionalized amine conversions. His research emphasizes the design of efficient catalysts and the use of external stimuli, such as light, to regulate chemical processes. These efforts aim to enhance reaction selectivity and expand the scope of synthetic methodologies in organic and polymer chemistry.