Catalysis and Systems Chemistry

Our group works in the areas of metal-free and transition metal catalyzed processes, electrochemistry and supramolecular organic chemistry. We are interested in developing new sustainable synthetic methodologies to access functional and complex structures in a controlled and selective fashion. These synthetic methods have been applied in the selective functionalization of drugs and bioactive molecules, as well as in the synthesis of natural products. A second pillar of our research focuses on the synthesis, characterization, self-assembly and bioactivity of amphiphilic molecules, within the area of systems chemistry. Our goal is to access functional self-assembly species resembling fundamental characteristics of living organisms.