Aaron Day

Aaron Day is a Research Fellow in Medicinal Chemistry at Monash University. His research focuses on biomimetic synthesis of complex natural products, particularly meroterpenoids and polyketide-derived molecules. Key areas include developing novel synthetic strategies for isoquinolines, PPAP natural products, and bioactive compounds like γ-lycorane.

Publications span 2017–2023 with emphasis on transition-metal free alkylation methods, hydrogen borrowing reactions, and total synthesis of structurally challenging natural products. Collaborations involve organic synthesis groups focused on medicinal chemistry applications.

• Recent work emphasizes C-4 functionalization of isoquinolines without activating groups
• Explores synthetic pathways replicating biosynthetic processes in meroterpenoids
• Developed methods for enantioselective construction of polyketide backbones