Thomas Colacot

Director- Global Technology Innovation; Life Science Chemistry, United States

Title: Development of 21 st Century Pd Catalysts for Cross-Coupling Applications

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Biography

Thomas J. Colacot joined MilliporeSigma (a business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany) in 2018 as an R&D Fellow and Director of Global Technology Innovation, Life Science Business, in Milwaukee, WI. He has extensive experience in developing new and innovative products and technologies with a very strong track record of commercialization of the catalysts technology for industrial applications in the area of organic synthesis. He has over 120 peer-reviewed publications, three books and about 70 patents internationally. Thomas is a recipient of many awards and honours, including the 2021 Scientific Curriculum Vitae (Best Scientist Award) from the Chairman of the Board and CEO of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany; the 2018 Outstanding Researcher Award from Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany; the 2017 Catalysis Club of Philadelphia Award for outstanding contributions in the area of catalysis; the 2015 ACS Industrial Chemistry Award; the 2015 IPMI Henry Alfred Award; the 2016 Indian Institute of Technology Madras Distinguished Alumnus Award for Technology Innovation; the 2016 Chemical Research Society of India (CRSI) Medal; and the 2012 RSC Applied Catalysis Award and Medal. Colacot was responsible for developing a very successful homogeneous catalysis program at Johnson Matthey from 1995 to 2018. Later he developed several novel ligands and Catalysts including MPhos for MilliporeSigma. In addition to PhD and post-doctoral experiences he holds an MBA degree. He has given more than 400 presentations globally. He also acts as a visiting professor to many Universities and institutes globally. He is considered to be though leader in Pd catalysed cross coupling. 

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