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Refereed Journal Publications (* denotes correspondence author(s) for post-1998)
Publication Codes: A = Article (Full Paper); C = Communication; R = Review.
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d Robert A. Gossage and Hilary A. Jenkins, Crystal Structure of Bis(N-ethyl-N-phenyldithiocarbamato-k2S,S')-(2-ethyl-2-oxazoline-k1N)zinc(II), The Japan Society for Analytical Chemistry, Analytical Sciences 2008, vol. 24, x155 - x156,
d Javier A. Cabeza, Iva´n da Silva, Ignacio del Rı´o, Robert A. Gossage, Lorena Martı´nez-Me´ndez, Daniel Miguel, Mononuclear ruthenium complexes containing chiral aminooxazolines: Syntheses, X-ray studies and catalytic activity, Journal of Organometallic Chemistry, 692 (2007) 4346–4352
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Robert A. Gossage, Hilary A. Jenkins, Nathan D. Jones, Roderick C. Jonesd and Brian F. Yates, Pre-catalyst resting states: a kinetic, thermodynamic and quantum mechanical analyses of [PdCl2(2-oxazoline)2] complexes, The Royal Society of Chemistry, Dalton Transactions 2008, 3115–3122

A. Decken, L. Botelho, A.L. Sadowy, P.N. Yadav and R.A. Gossage, "2-(3-Nitrophenyl)-2-oxazoline", Acta Crystallographica Section E, 2006, 62, 5414-5416 (A).
J.A. Cabeza, I. da Silva, I. del Río*, R.A. Gossage*, D. Miguel and M. Suárez, “Triruthenium Carbonyl Clusters Containing Chiral Aminooxazoline Ligands. Synthesis and Catalytic Activity.” Dalton Transactions, 2006, 2450-2455 (A).
R.A. Gossage* and S.A. Westcott*, “A Report on the 'New Frontiers in Group 13 Chemistry' Symposium from the 88th Canadian Society for Chemistry Conference and Exhibition.” Heteroatom Chemistry, 2007, 18, 323-332.
G.G. Cross, C.R. Eisnor, R.A. Gossage* and H.A. Jenkins, “Oxazoline Chemistry Part 12. A metal-mediated synthesis of DMU-212: X-ray diffraction studies of an important anti-cancer agent”, Tetrahedron Letters, 2006, 47, 2245-2247 (C).
C.R. Eisnor, R.A. Gossage* and P.N. Yadav, “Oxazoline Chemistry XI. Synthesis of natural and synthetic isoflavones, stilbenes and related species via C–C bond formation promoted by a simple Pd-oxazoline complex”, Tetrahedron, 2006, 62, 3395-3401 (A).
  R.A. Gossage*, “Zinc (II) Bromide: an Overview of its Solution Chemistry and Recent Applications in Synthesis”, Current Organic Chemistry, 2006, 10, 923-936.
A. Decken, C.R. Eisnor, R.A. Gossage* and S.M. Jackson, “Oxazoline Chemistry–Part IX: Synthesis and Characterisation of Zinc Oxazoline Dialkyldithiocarbamato Complexes; X-ray Crystal Structure Determinations of [Zn(η2-S,S’-S2CNR2)2(η1-N-{2-R’-2-oxazoline})] (R = R’ = Me; R = Et, R’ = Me, Et or Ph)”, Inorganica Chimica Acta, 2006, 359, 1743-1753 (Invited Article for the Special Issue Honouring Prof. Dr. G. van Koten).
A. Decken, R.A. Gossage* and P.N. Yadav, “Oxazoline Chemistry–Part VIII: Synthesis and characterisation of a new class of pincer ligands derived from the 2-(o-anilinyl)-2-oxazoline skeleton: applications to the synthesis of group X transition metal catalysts”, Canadian Journal of Chemistry, 2005, 83, 1185-1189 (A).
D.J. Berg*, C. Zhou, T.M. Barclay, X. Fei, S. Feng, K.A. Ogilvie, R.A. Gossage, B. Twamley and M. Wood, “Lanthanide Complexes of an Oxazoline-Phenoxide Hybrid Chelate”, Canadian Journal of Chemistry, 2005, 83, 449-459 (A).
R.A. Gossage*, J.T.B.H. Jastrzebski, G. van Koten*, “Hetero-aggregate compounds of aryl and alkyl lithium reagents: a structurally intriguing aspect of organolithium chemistry”. Angewandte Chemie International Edition, 2005, 44, 1448-1454 (R).
A. Decken and R.A. Gossage*, “Synthesis and characterisation of the first transition metal complex of Zoxazolamine (2-amino-5-chlorobenzoxazole). The X-ray crystal structure determination of [ZnCl2(2-amino-5-chlorobenzoxazole)2]”. Journal of Inorganic Biochemistry, 2005, 99, 664-667 (C).
R.A. Gossage* and A.L. Sadowy, “A Caveat on the Use of 2-Chloro-4,6-dimethyl-1,3,5-triazine for the Synthesis of 4,4-dimethyl-2-R-2-oxazolines”. Letters in Organic Chemistry, 2005, 2, 25-29 (C).
R.A. Gossage*, H.A. Jenkins and P.N. Yadav, “Application of an Air-Stable Pd Oxazoline Complex for Heck, Suzuki, Sonogashira and Related C-C Bond Forming Reactions” Tetrahedron Letters, 2004, 45, 7689-7691; (Corrigendum: 2005, 46, 5243) (C).
J. Xu, A. Frcic, J.A.C. Clyburne, R.A. Gossage and H.-Z. Yu*, “The Thin Layer Electrochemistry of 1,3-Diferrocenyl-2-buten-1-one: Direct Correlation Between Driving Force and Liquid/Liquid Interfacial Electron Transfer Rates”, Journal of Physical Chemistry: Part B, 2004, 108, 5742-5746 (A).
A. Decken*, R.A. Gossage*, M.Y. Chan, C.S. Lai and E.R.T. Tiekink*, “Bis (N,N’-dibenzyldithiocarbamato)zinc (II)” Applied Organometallic Chemistry, 2004, 18, 101-102 (A).
T.M. Barclay, I. del Río, R.A. Gossage* and S.M. Jackson, “Oxazoline Chemistry Part IV: Synthesis and Characterisation of Oxazoline Complexes of the Zinc Halides”, Canadian Journal of Chemistry, 2003, 81, 1482-1491 (A).
  G. Lin, N.D. Jones, R.A. Gossage, R. McDonald and R.G. Cavell*, “A Tris (Carbene) Pincer Complex: Monomeric Platinum Carbonyl with Three Bound Carbene Centres”, Angewandte Chemie International Edition, 2003, 42, 4054-4057 (C).
  K.M. Button and R.A. Gossage*, “Oxazoline Chemistry Part III. Syntheses and Characterisation of [2-(2'-anilinyl)-2-oxazolines] and Some Related Compounds.” Journal of Heterocyclic Chemistry, 2003, 40, 513-517 (A).
  N.D. Jones, G. Lin, R.A. Gossage, R. McDonald and R.G. Cavell*, “Synthesis, Structure and Reactivity of an Unusual Platinum Olefin Complex, [(4-cod) Pt{=C(Ph2P=NSiMe3)2-C, N}]”, Organometallics, 2003, 22, 2832-2841 (A).
R.A. Gossage*, "Organosilicon Compounds - A Comment on Nomenclature Usage." Journal of the Chemical Society, Dalton Transactions, 2002, 2256-2257 (Letter).
  J.T. Banks*, K.M. Button, R.A. Gossage*, T.D. Hamilton and K.E. Kershaw, "Synthesis of Novel Oxazoline Ligands Designed for Attachment to Gold Nano-Particles", Heterocycles, 2001, 55, 2251-2256 (C).
K.M. Button, R.A. Gossage* and R.K.R. Phillips, "A Simple Large Scale Synthesis of 1,3-Bis-(4,4-dimethyl-2-oxazolinyl)benzene", Synthetic Communications, 2002, 32, 363-368 (C).
I. del Río*, R.A. Gossage*, M. Lutz, A.L. Spek and G. van Koten*, “Synthesis and Characterisation of Two Novel “Pincer” Complexes of Zinc (II). The X-ray Crystal Structures of the Five Co-ordinate Complexes [ZnCl2{3–NN’N–2,6-(R2NCH2)2C5H3N}] (R = n-Bu or Me).” Canadian Journal of Chemistry 2000, 78, 1620-1626 (A).
R.A. Gossage*, “Structurally Characterised Silyls.” Journal of Organometallic Chemistry, 2000, 608, 164-171 (R).

 

Publications from my previous job postings/positions

36. T. Storr, B.R. Cameron, R.A. Gossage, H. Yee, R.T. Skerlj, M.C. Darkes, S.P. Fricker, G.J. Bridger, N.A. Davies, M.T. Wilson, K.P. Maresca and J. Zubieta, “RuIII Complexes of Edta and Dtpa Polyaminocarboxylate Analogues and Their Use as Nitric Oxide Scavengers”, European Journal of Inorganic Chemistry, 2005, 2685-2697 (A).

35. A.W. Kleij, R.A. Gossage, R.J.M. Klein Gebbink, N. Brinkmann, E.J. Reijerse, U. Kragl, M. Lutz, A.L. Spek and G. van Koten, "A 'Dendritic Effect' in Homogeneous Catalysis with Carbosilane-Supported Arylnickel(II) Catalysts: Observation of Active-Site Proximity Effects in Atom-Transfer Radical Addition." Journal of the American Chemical Society 2000, 122, 12112-12124 (A).

34. S. Back, R.A. Gossage, H. Lang and G. van Koten, “Mixed Metal Acetylides: The PtII-Aryl Acetylide [PtC6H2(CH2NMe2)2-2,6-(CC)-4] as a Connective Frag-ment”. European Journal of Inorganic Chemistry 2000, 1457-1464 (A).

33. M. Albrecht, R.A. Gossage, M. Lutz, A.L. Spek and G. van Koten, “Diagnostic Organometallic and Metallodendritic Materials for SO2 Gas Detection: Reversible Binding of Sulfur Dioxide to Arylplatinum(II) Complexes”. Chemistry – A European Journal 2000, 6, 1431-1445 (A).

32. P. Dani, T. Karlen, R.A. Gossage, S. Gladiali and G. van Koten, “Hydrogen-Transfer Catalysis with Pincer-Aryl Ruthenium (II) Complexes.” Angewandte Chemie International Edition, 2000, 39, 743-746 (C).

31. A.W. Kleij, R.A. Gossage, J.T.B.H. Jastrzebski, J. Boersma and G. van Koten, “The Dendritic Effect in Homogeneous Catalysis with Carbosilane-Supported Arylnickel(II) Catalysts: Observation of Active-Site Proximity Effects in Atom-Transfer Radical Addition.” Angewandte Chemie International Edition, 2000, 39, 176-178 (C).

30. M. Albrecht, R.A. Gossage, A.L. Spek and G. van Koten, “Metal-Mediated C-C Bond Making and Breaking: First Direct Evidence for a Reversible Migration of a Benzyl Group along a Metal-Carbon Bond.” Journal of the American Chemical Society, 1999, 121, 11898-11899 (C).

29. R.A. Gossage, E. Muñoz-Martínez, H. Frey, A. Burgath, M. Lutz, A.L. Spek and G. van Koten, “A Novel Phenol for Use in Convergent and Divergent Dendrimer Synthesis: Access to Core Functionalisable Trifurcate Carbosilane Dendrimers. The X-ray Crystal Structure of [1,3,5-tris{4-triallylsilyl)phenylester} benzene].” Chemistry – A European Journal 1999, 5, 2191-2197 (A).

28. R.A. Gossage, J.T.B.H. Jastrzebski, J. van Ameijde, S.J.E. Mulders, A.J. Brouwer, R.M.J. Liskamp and G. van Koten, “Synthesis and Catalytic Application of Amino Acid Based Dendritic Macromolecules.” Tetrahedron Letters 1999, 40, 1413-1416 (C).

27. R.A. Gossage, J.A.M. van Beek, D.J. Stufkens, A.L. Spek, R. van Eldik, A.D. Ryabov and G. van Koten, “Models for the Initial Stages of Oxidative Addition. Synthesis, Characterization and Mechanistic Investigation of 1-I2 Organometallic ‘Pincer’ Complexes of the Platinum Group Metals. The X-ray Crystal Structures of [PtI(C6H3{CH2NMe2}2-2,6)(1-I2)] and exo-meso-[Pt(1-I3)(1-I2)(C6H3 {CH2NMe2}2-2,6)].” Journal of the American Chemical Society 1999, 121, 2488-2497 (A).

26. J.A.M. Brandts, M. van Leur, R.A. Gossage, J. Boersma, A.L. Spek and G. van Koten, “Organomolybdenum (VI) and Lithium Organomolybdate (VI) and -(V) Complexes with C,N-Chelating Aminoaryl Ligands.” Organometallics 1999, 18, 2633-2641 (A).

25. J.A.M. Brandts, R.A. Gossage, J. Boersma, A.L. Spek and G. van Koten, “Molybdenum (VI) Bis(imidoaryl) Complexes Containing the Bis(aminomethyl)aryl "Pincer" Ligand [C6H3(CH2NMe2)2-2,6]- (NCN): Structures of [MoCl(2-C,N-NCN)(NAr)2], [Mo(2-C,N-NCN)(Me)(NAr)2], and [MoCl2{2-C,N-NCN(H)}(NAr)2].” Organometallics 1999, 18, 2642-2648 (A).

24. S. Back, R.A. Gossage, G. Rheinwald, I. del Río, H. Lang and G. van Koten, “Titanium –acetylides as Building Blocks for Heterobimetallic Transition Metal Complexes: Synthesis and Redox Behaviour of –Conjugated Organometallic Systems.” Journal of Organometallic Chemistry 1999, 582, 126-138 (A).

23. I. del Río, R.A. Gossage, M.S. Hannu, M. Lutz, A.L. Spek and G. van Koten, “Alkene and Alkyne Reactivity Toward a Bisruthenium(II) -Dinitrogen Complex Containing the "Pincer" Ligand 2,6-Bis[(dimethylamino)methyl] pyridine (NN'N). The X-ray Crystal Structures of [Ru(=C=CHPh)Cl2(NN'N)] and [Ru(=C=CHPh)(OTf)(NN'N)(PPh3)][OTf] (OTf = F3CSO3-).” Organometallics 1999, 18, 1097-1105 (A).

22. R.A. Gossage, E. Muñoz-Martínez and G. van Koten, “Synthesis of a Key Reactive Unit for Use in the Convergent or Divergent Synthesis of Carbosilane Dendrimers.” Tetrahedron Letters 1998, 39, 2397-2400 (C).

21. R.A. Gossage, L.A. van de Kuil and G. van Koten, “Diaminoarylnickel(II) ‘Pincer’ Complexes: Mechanistic Considerations in the Kharasch Addition Reaction, Controlled Polymerization and Dendrimeric Transition Metal Catalysts.” Accounts of Chemical Research 1998, 31, 423-431 (R).

20. M. Albrecht, R.A. Gossage, A.L. Spek and G. van Koten, “Sulfur Dioxide Gas Detection by Reversible 1-SO2-Pt Bond Formation as a Novel Application for Periphery Functionalised Metallo-Dendrimers.” Chemical Communications 1998, 1003-1004 (C).

19. H. Kleijn, J.T.B.H. Jastrzebski, R.A. Gossage, H. Kooijman, A.L. Spek and G. van Koten, “Ortho-bis(amino)arylnickel(II) Halide Complexes Containing Perfluoroalkyl Chains as Model Catalyst Precursors for Use in Fluorous Biphase Systems.” Tetrahedron 1998, 54, 1145-1152 (A).

18. P. Steenwinkel, R.A. Gossage and G. van Koten, “Recent Findings in Cyclometallation of meta-Substituted Aryl Ligands by Platinum Group Metal Complexes by Caryl-R Bond Activation (R = H, CR3, SiR3).” Chemistry – A European Journal 1998, 4, 759-762 (R).

17. M.D. Meijer, M. Rump, R.A. Gossage, J.T.B.H. Jastrzebski and G. van Koten, “New ‘Bucky-ligands’. Potentially Monoanionic Terdentate Diamino Aryl Pincer Ligands Anchored to C60.” Tetrahedron Letters 1998, 39, 6773-6776 (C); Corrigendum: ibid 1999, 40, 1611.

16. I. del Río, R.A. Gossage, M. Lutz, A.L. Spek and G. van Koten, “Synthesis and Characterisation of Ruthenium ‘Pincer’ Complexes containing Sulphur Atom Donor Ligands. The X-ray Crystal Structure of [RuCl2(3-NNN)(SMe2)] (NN’N = {2,6-(Me2NCH2)2C5H3N}).” Inorganica Chimica Acta 1999, 287, 113-116 (A).

15. I. del Río, R.A. Gossage, M. Lutz, A.L. Spek and G. van Koten, “Reactivity of a Binuclear Ru(II) N2-Bridged Complex Towards Phosphines: Facile Access to Novel Mono- and Binuclear Phosphorous Derivatives. The X-ray Structural Characterization of Two Unusual Binuclear Complexes Containing "Pincer" Ligands: [{RuCl2(3-NN’N)}2(-2-P2)] (NN’N = 2,6-bis[(dimethylamino)-methyl]pyridine; P2 = 1,3-bis[(diphenylphosphino)methyl] benzene or 1,3-bis-(diphenylphosphino)propane)” Journal of Organometallic Chemistry 1999, 583, 69-79 (A).

14. M.-C. Lagunas, R.A. Gossage, W.J.J. Smeets, A.L. Spek and G. van Koten, “Coordination Behaviour of the New Multidentate Ligand 3,5-Bis(dimethylaminomethyl)pyridine with Palladium(II) and Platinum(II) Metal Centres.” European Journal of Inorganic Chemistry 1998, 163-168 (A).

13. P. Steenwinkel, R.A. Gossage, T. Maunula, D.M. Grove and G. van Koten, “The Effect of the Trimethylsilyl Group on Electrophilic Cyclopalladation; A Study of Caryl-Si versus Caryl-H Selective Bond Activation with 2,6-(Me2NCH2)2C6H3R (R = H or SiMe3).” Chemistry – A European Journal 1998, 4, 763-768 (A).

12. P. Steenwinkel, S. Kolmschot, R.A. Gossage, P. Dani, N. Veldman, A.L. Spek and G. van Koten, “Synthesis of a New Multidentate Phosphane Ligand C6H2(CH2PPh2)4-1,2,4,5 – X-ray Structure of a Dinuclear Ruthenium(II)-Bridged Complex: [{RuCl2(PPh3)}2{C6H2(CH2PPh2)4-1,2,4,5-P,P’,P”,P”’}].” European Journal of Inorganic Chemistry 1998, 477-483 (A).

11. P. Steenwinkel, S.L. James, R.A. Gossage, D.M. Grove, H. Kooijman, W.J.J. Smeets, A.L. Spek and G. van Koten, “Sequential C-H and C-Ru Bond Formation and Cleavage during the Thermally Induced Rearrangement of Aryl Ruthenium(II) Complexes with [C6H3(CH2NMe2)2-2,6]- as a Bidentate 2-C,N Coordinated Ligand. The Crystal Structure of the Isomeric Pairs [RuCl{6-C10H14}{2-C,N-C6H3(CH2NMe2)2-2,n}] (n = 4 or 6) and [Ru(5-C5H5){2-C6H3(CH2NMe2)2-2,n}(PPh3)] (n = 4 or 6).” Organometallics 1998, 17, 4680-4693 (A).

10. M.-C. Lagunas, R.A. Gossage, A.L. Spek and G. van Koten, “Synthesis and Characterization of the Bis-Cyclometalating Ligand 3,3’,5,5’-Tetrakis[(dimethylamino)methyl]biphenyl and Its Use in the Preparation of Bimetallic M(II), M(IV) (M = Pt, Pd), and Mixed Valence Pt(II)-Pt(IV) Complexes via a Dilithio-Derivative.” Organometallics 1998, 17, 731-741 (A).

9. X. Zhou, S.R. Stobart and R.A. Gossage, “(Phosphinoalkyl)silanes 4. Hydrozirconation as a Non-Photochemical Route to (Phosphinopropyl)silanes: Facile Assembly of the Bis(3-(Diphenylphosphino)propyl)silyl (‘biPSi’) Ligand Framework. Access to the Related Poly(3-(dimethylsilyl)propyl)phosphines.” Inorganic Chemistry 1997, 36, 3745-3749 (A).

8. P. Dani, T. Karlen, R.A. Gossage, W.J.J. Smeets, A.L. Spek and G. van Koten, “Replacement of a Cyclometalated Terdentate Diamino Ligand by a Phosphorus Analogue. Isolation and Characterization of an Intermediate in Aryl C-H Bond Activation in Models of Dendrimer-Bound Organometallic Catalysts.” Journal of the American Chemical Society 1997, 119, 11317-11318 (C).

7. L.A. van de Kuil, D.M. Grove, R.A. Gossage, J.W. Zwikker, L.W. Jenneskens, W. Drenth and G. van Koten, “Mechanistic Aspects of the Kharasch Addition Reaction Catalyzed by Organonickel(II) Complexes Containing the Monoanionic Terdentate Aryldiamine Ligand System [C6H3(CH2NMe2)2-2,6-R-4]-.” Organometallics 1997, 16, 4985-4994 (A).

6. J. Donkervoort, J. Vicario, J.T.B.H. Jastrebski, R.A. Gossage, G. Cahiez and G. van Koten, “Novel Manganese (II) Complexes as Homogeneous Catalysts in Mn/Cu(I) Catalyzed Carbon-Carbon Bond Forming Reactions.” Journal of Organometallic Chemistry 1998, 558, 61-69 (A).

5. R.A. Gossage, G. McLennan and S.R. Stobart, “(Phosphinoalkyl)silanes. 3. Poly(o-Diphenylphosphinobenzyl)silanes: Synthesis, Spectroscopic Properties and Complexation at Pt or Ir.” Inorganic Chemistry 1996, 35, 1729-1732 (Note).

4. J. Malito, E.C. Alyea and R.A. Gossage, “Ligand Effects in the Substitution Chemistry of cis-bis-(piperdine) tetracarbonyl molybdenum (0). A 95Mo NMR Study.” Spectrochimica Acta 1992, 48A, 873-877 (A).

3. E.C. Alyea, G. Ferguson, K.J. Fisher, R.A. Gossage and M.A. Jennings, “Molybdenum-95 NMR Study of bis-[(pentacarbonyl)molybdenum(0)] Bridging Tertiary Phosphine Complexes. The Crystal Structure of [Mo(CO)5]2(-1,3-bis[diphenylphosphino]propane).” Polyhedron 1990, 9, 2393-2397 (A).

2. E.C. Alyea, R.A. Gossage, J. Malito and Z. Munir, “Correlations of CO Stretching Frequencies and 31P and 95Mo NMR Parameters for fac-[Mo(CO)3(bipy)PR3] Complexes.” Polyhedron 1990, 9, 1059-1063 (A).

1. E.C. Alyea, K.J. Fisher and R.A. Gossage, “Correlations of 95Mo NMR Chemical Shifts with Ligand Basicity in Substituted Pyridine Pentacarbonyl Molybdenum (0) Complexes.” Spectrochimica Acta 1989, 45A, 203-206 (A).

Submitted/In preparation Articles

1. J.A. Cabeza, I. da Silva, I. del Río,* R.A. Gossage*, L. Martínez-Méndez and M. Suárez, “Mononclear Ruthenium Complexes Containing Chiral N-Donor Ligands: Synthesis and Catalytic Activity.” in preparation. (A)

Book Chapters

2. R.A. Gossage and G. van Koten, “A General Survey and Recent Advances in the Activation of Unreactive Chemical Bonds by Metal Complexes.” in ‘Topics in Organometallic Chemistry’ (S. Murai, Ed.), Springer-Verlag, Berlin, 1999, Chapter 1.
1. G. van Koten, R.A. Gossage, D.M. Grove and J. T. B. H. Jastrzebski, “Selective Product Formation with Organometallic Radicals of Nickel and Zinc” in ‘Controlled Radical Polymerization’ (K. Matyjaszewski, Ed.), ACS Publications, Washington, 1998, Chapter 5.

Conference Papers and Invited Lectures

19. R.A. Gossage*, “Malaria: A Brief History - A Chemist’s and Layman’s Perspective”, Royal Australian Chemical Institute, Australia, March, 2006. (Invited Lecture)

18. R.A. Gossage*, “Oxazolines for Metal Coordination, Catalysis and Applications in Medicinal Chemistry”, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Australia, March, 2006. (Invited Lecture)

17. R.A. Gossage*, "Oxazolines: Ligands for Metal Coordination, Chemotherapeutics and Templates for Supported Metal Compounds", Université de Fribourg, Fribourg, Switzerland, October, 2005. (Invited Lecture)

16. R.A. Gossage*, "An Investigation into the Conversion of N-acyl-2-oxazolidinones into 2-oxazolines mediated by metal oxides”, International Conference on Heterocyclic Chemistry – “KOST 2005”, Moscow State University, Moscow, Russian Federation, October, 2005, Lecture Y-58 (Lecture)

15. R.A. Gossage*, P.N. Yadav and A. Decken, “Synthesis and characterisation of a new class of pincer ligands derived from the 2-(o-anilinyl)-2-oxazoline skeleton: applications to the synthesis of group X transition metal catalysts”, 87th CSC 2005 Conference, Saskatoon, SK, Canada, May-June 2005, Poster IN407.

14. R.A. Gossage*, “Zinc and Palladium Oxazoline Complexes: Catalysis, etc.”, 86th CSC 2004 Conference, London, ON, Canada, May-June 2004, Lecture IN4-1253. (Invited Lecture at the “Late Metals and Catalysis” Symposium)

13. R.A. Gossage*, “Platinum Oxazoline Complexes as Novel Chemotherapy Agents”, Univ. of Prince Edward Island, PEI, February 2004 (Invited Lecture).

12. T.M. Barclay, A. Decken and R.A. Gossage*, “Synthesis and Characterisation of Novel Zinc Complexes Containing Monodentate Oxazoline Ligands”, 39th IUPAC Congress / 86th CSC 2003 Conference, Ottawa, ON, Canada, August 2003, Poster IN10. (Conference Paper)

11. R.A. Gossage*, "Oxazolines: Ligands for Metal Coordination and the Design of New Chemotherapeutic Agents" Univ. of Hawai’i at Manoa, HI, USA, November 2002. (Invited Lecture)

10. R.A. Gossage*, "Amino-Oxazolines: Ligands for Metal Coordination, Chemotherapeutics and as Templates for Supported Metal Compounds" University of Alberta, AB, Canada, August 2002. (Invited Lecture)

9. R.A. Gossage*, "Amino-Oxazolines for Coordination Chemistry and the Design of Metal-Based Chemotherapeutic Agents" Universidad de Oviedo, Oviedo, Spain, July 2002. (Invited Lecture)

8. K.M. Button, R.A. Gossage* and H.A. Jenkins, "Amino-Oxazoline Ligands: Coordination Complexes of Pd and Zn" XXth ICOMC, Corfu, Greece, July 2002, Poster 207. (Conference Paper)

7. K.M. Button, R.A. Gossage* and R.K.R. Phillips, "New Amino-Oxazoline Ligands" CSC 2001 Conference, Montréal, PQ, Canada, June 2001, Poster IN9. (Conference Paper)

6. R.A. Gossage*, "Oxazoline Ligands for Coordination Chemistry, Catalysis and Chemotherapy" Mount Allison Univ., 2001, March 29, Sackville, NB. (Invited Lecture)

5. R.A. Gossage*, I. del Río, M. Lutz, A.L. Spek, M. Hannu and G. van Koten, “Synthesis and Characterisation of Two Novel “Pincer” Complexes of Zn2+.” CSC 2000 Conference, Calgary, Alberta, May 2000, Poster: IN418. (Conference Paper)

4. R.A. Gossage*, “The Design of Organometallic Dendrimer Catalysts” St. Mary’s Univ., 1999, November 19, Halifax, Canada. (Invited Lecture)

3. R.A. Gossage*, “Applications of Organodendrimer Chemistry to the Design of Molecular Sensors and Macromolecular Catalysts” Univerisité de Lausanne, 1998, May 26, Lausanne, Switzerland. (Invited Lecture)

2. R.A. Gossage*, “Nickel [NCN] ‘Pincer’ Complexes and the Design of Dendrimer Catalysts.” Institut für Makromolekulare Chemie und Freiburger Materialforschungzentrum der Albert-Ludwigs-Universität, 1997, Nov. 27, Freiburg, Germany. (Invited Lecture)

1. R.A. Gossage*, “Nickel [NCN] ‘Pincer’ Complexes: Mechanistic Studies of Addition and Polymerisation Reactions.” Univ. of Iraklion, 1997, June 24, Crete, Greece. (Invited Lecture)