Education:

B.A. in Chemistry — Carleton College, Northfield, MN

Ph.D. in Chemistry — University of Wisconsin–Madison, Madison, WI

Postdoc — Yale University, New Haven, CT

Classes:

• Chem 247: Organic Chemistry I
• Chem 248: Organic Chemistry II
• Chem 253: Synthesis Lab I
• Chem 254: Synthesis Lab II, 
• Chem 126: Energies and Rates of Chemical Reactions (General Chemistry 2)
• Chem 122 (Lab): Introductory Chemistry

Research:

In the Brezny lab, we use electrochemistry to selectively add and remove electrons from organic molecules. This approach enables challenging redox reactions, the construction of complex molecules, and the conversion of simple building blocks into value-added chemicals. Importantly, electrochemical methods provide many benefits over traditional reagent-based redox reactions, such as increased functional group tolerance, milder conditions, fewer safety concerns, and greater sustainability. Our research uses soluble molecular electrocatalysts and electron-proton transfer mediators to control electrocatalytic reactions. Furthermore, by exploring  the mechanisms of these reactions, we use our insight and understanding to improve the systems and develop new methods for organic redox chemistry.

Brezny Lab Website: https://pages.stolaf.edu/breznylab/