David Bastida

David Bastida is a researcher at the Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (ICIQ), holding an ERC fellowship. His work focuses on asymmetric catalysis, particularly novel enantioselective aminocatalytic processes leveraging vinylogous reactivity and photoredox catalysis for complex molecular synthesis.

Educational background:

• M.Sc. from University of Barcelona, Spain
• Ph.D. thesis: "Novel Enantioselective Aminocatalytic Processes by means of Vinylogous Reactivity and Photoredox Catalysis" (Defended December 15, 2015)

His research spans asymmetric organocatalysis with emphasis on stereoselective construction of quaternary carbon centers, spirocyclic architectures, and vinylogous aldol methodologies. Key innovations include radical-based iminium ion trapping and hydrogen-bond-directed dienamine catalysis, enabling precise control over multiple stereocenters in complex molecules like spiro oxindoles.

Publication trends reveal expertise in merging photoredox with organocatalysis for challenging bond formations, with work published in Nature, Advanced Synthesis & Catalysis, and Organic Letters. His studies consistently target sustainable catalytic pathways for pharmaceutical-relevant scaffolds.

Scientific recognition:

• ERC Fellowship

As an ERC-funded investigator, Bastida directs independent research in catalysis without formal student advisement noted. His work aligns with ICIQ's Sustainable Catalysis research area, utilizing institutional core facilities for advanced characterization.

He operates within ICIQ's collaborative catalysis ecosystem, contributing to the institute's molecular medicine initiatives through methodological innovations in asymmetric synthesis.