The National Science Foundation (NSF) Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences awarded a $249,897 project grant to Southern Methodist University (SMU) for the period of September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2025. The grant, titled "LEAPS-MPS: HETEROGENEOUS ASYMMETRIC CATALYSIS WITH CHIRAL METAL CLUSTERS", will support research by Professor Anindita Das and her students at SMU to develop atomically precise metal cluster catalysts with new chiral ligands. The goal is to transpose ligand-directed asymmetric catalysis from homogeneous to heterogeneous systems, which has applications in the synthesis of optically active compounds for the pharmaceutical industry. The research will involve synthesizing and characterizing these model metal cluster catalysts using various analytical techniques. The project is also integrated with STEM outreach activities to engage underrepresented students. No subawards are planned under this grant.
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