Thomas Flood, PhD

Thomas Flood is an emeritus professor of chemistry and environmental studies at the University of Southern California.

Over 35 years, Thomas researched synthetic and mechanistic organotransition metal chemistry in an effort to find new ways in which the reactivity of organic molecules is altered in the coordination sphere of metals, and to better understand the mechanisms of new and known organometallic transformations. In recent years his interests have turned to chemical education and course development. He is particularly interested in the science education of non-science majors. Introduction to the philosophical bases of the scientific method, issues of environmental chemistry and sources of energy for society are primary areas of emphasis aimed at a broad preparation of informed and critically thinking citizens for the 21st century.