Welcome to the Emerson Stokes Research Group at Mississippi State University. We are a diverse group of scientists interested in studying novel reactions and processes at the interface of chemistry, biology, and materials. Most of the chemical and biochemical systems under investigation in the ESRG are focused on the chemistry of first-row transition metal ions, where their ligand archtecture plays a key role in controlling their chemistry.  To study these systems we use tools from biology, biochemistry, biophysics, organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, and catalysis. If you are interested in collaborating with us or joining our team, please feel free to contact us!