We are currently investigating a number of fascinating problems in inorganic and organometallic chemistry. Each of these fits into the general theme of our research: the correlation of theoretical electronic structural data with the bonding and reactivity patterns of transition metal and heavy-element complexes. We use advanced electronic structure theory and modeling as probes of the bonding in and energetics of the systems.

Among some of the inorganic and organometallic systems that we are interested in exploring are photochemically active dinuclear organometallic complexes, the coordination and organometallic chemistry of the actinide and transactinide elements, and complexes with multiple metal-metal bonding. We also are interested in extending our studies of ligand additivity relationships in inorganic systems.

In addition to basic research, we are very interested in advancing chemical education and teaching tools, and in having an impact on science policy, especially in the arena of climate change.