Marta Marin Luna

Marta Marin Luna is an Associate Professor in the Department of Organic Chemistry at the University of Murcia, affiliated with the Faculty of Chemistry. Her research focuses on synthetic organic chemistry, supramolecular systems, and computational chemistry. She earned her doctorate in 2014 with a thesis on tandem processes initiated by hydride transfers from acetalic functions, supervised by Dr. Ángel Vidal Gómez and Dr. Mateo Alajarin Ceron.

Her work emphasizes the design and characterization of complex organic molecules, including rotaxanes and functionalized heterocycles. Key areas include mechanistic studies of catalytic reactions, stereochemical control, and the development of novel synthetic methodologies. Computational tools like DFT are central to her analysis of reaction pathways and molecular interactions.

Publications highlight innovations in interlocked molecules (e.g., rotaxane chirality transmission), gold-catalyzed processes, and size-dependent reactivity trends. Her research bridges theory and experiment, with contributions to understanding non-traditional reaction mechanisms and molecular recognition phenomena.

Awards and grants are not explicitly listed, but her extensive publication record reflects sustained academic engagement. She leads the Synthetic Organic Chemistry research group, focusing on interdisciplinary challenges in organic synthesis and materials chemistry.