The Gordon Lab is a synthetic inorganic chemistry group at Northwestern University. We leverage coordination chemistry and physical inorganic principles to develop more efficient, selective, and sustainable processes in emerging areas of catalysis.
News
2025
May
Thanks to a generous gift from The Alumnae of Northwestern University, we are able to purchase a portable UV–Vis spectrometer for use in CHEM 333 (Inorganic Chemistry) and in the laboratory. This valuable addition will significantly enhance both research capabilities and classroom learning experiences.
April
Congratulations to Lucas for being awarded an NSF GRFP Fellowship and Abby for receiving an Honorable Mention!
January
Langqiu, our new postdoctoral fellow, joins the lab. Congratulations on being awarded an IIN Postdoctoral Fellowship!
November
We’re thrilled to welcome Abby, Justin, Lucas, and Nick as graduate students into the lab!
September
We’re excited to have Phan join the lab as a postdoctoral fellow!
July
The lab website has launched! The Gordon Lab will officially open its doors in September.
March
We got our first grant! Jesse was selected as a Sustainable Futures Initiative Grant Program Winner and will receive funding to bring on a postdoc to work on new directions in sustainable catalysis.