Research Topics
The Nelson Lab at Caltech is a multidisciplinary research group focused on developing next generation tools for organic chemistry. This goal is pursued through two primary research areas: organic synthesis and structural chemistry.
Synthesis and CatalysisLeveraging data science, computational chemistry, and physical organic tools, we drive discovery through a reactivity-focused approach guided by reaction mechanisms and transient intermediates, enabling deeper insights into chemical processes.
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Structural ChemistryUtilizing transmission electron microscopes (TEMs), we determine molecular structures from small natural products to large biomolecules, leveraging real-space imaging, electron diffraction, automation, and ML-driven data processing.
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Meet the Group
