David B. Collum

David B. Collum is the Betty R. Miller Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology at Cornell University. His research focuses on the reactivity and selectivity of organolithium and organosodium compounds, with an emphasis on how aggregation and solvation influence these properties. His work employs spectroscopic, kinetic, and computational methods to bridge organic, organometallic, and analytical chemistry. Collum's research has significant implications for synthetic chemists in academia and the pharmaceutical industry, with collaborations involving pharmaceutical process groups. His publications explore topics such as solvent effects, reaction mechanisms, and structural reactivity in organometallic systems.