Inspired by Nature, our transition metal complexes are designed to mimic the catalytic activity of metalloenzymes, which often utilize light to drive redox reactions. By harnessing the unique and tunable properties of transition metals and integrating them with light-responsive ligand moieties, these complexes will facilitate a range of selective and efficient chemical transformations with applications in areas such as energy conversion and chemical synthesis. This research combines organic and inorganic synthesis, electrochemical and spectroscopic techniques in addition to reactivity studies.

We, the Charette lab, are committed to increasing the diversity and inclusiveness of the University of California, Davis community. We will support a diverse team of individuals through an environment in which everyone feels welcome, comfortable, heard, and able to reach their potential regardless of racial, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds, orientations, gender identities and expressions, and ability. We are committed to continuously educating ourselves by unlearning biases, actively maintaining an inclusive work environment, as well as providing support and being allies.