Javier Mateos

Javier Mateos is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Organic Chemistry at the Faculty of Chemistry. His research focuses on photochemistry, catalytic methodologies, and the development of sustainable synthetic strategies. He specializes in light-driven reactions, heterogeneous catalysis, and microfluidic technologies for chemical synthesis. His work emphasizes the design of novel photocatalysts, such as naphthochromenones, and explores reaction mechanisms under varying light conditions and steric factors.

Education: Holds BSc, MSc, and PhD degrees in Chemistry (specific institutions not detailed in text). His academic background supports his expertise in organic synthesis and catalysis.

Research interests include:

• Light-mediated organic reactions
• Asymmetric catalysis and fluorine chemistry
• Green chemistry and sustainable synthesis
• Microfluidic reactor applications
• Reaction mechanism studies

His publications highlight contributions to nitrate reduction chemistry, heterogeneous catalyst design (e.g., halloysite nanotubes), and the development of bimodal photocatalysts. He has pioneered studies on aryldiazonium chemistry safety improvements and the synthesis of complex heterocyclic compounds.

Labs/Teams: Active in research groups dedicated to light-driven synthesis and photocatalyst innovation, though specific lab names are not mentioned.