Rafael Rodriguez Riego

Rafael Rodriguez Riego is a Researcher in the Department of Organic Chemistry at the Faculty of Chemistry, University of Vigo, where he is affiliated with the Chiral Materials Group. He holds a Ramón y Cajal Fellowship, a competitive research grant awarded by the Spanish government to support outstanding researchers in establishing independent careers.

Education

• PhD in Chemistry, University of Santiago de Compostela (2018). Thesis: 'Structure of helical polymers: A rational design', supervised by Dr. Emilio Quiñoá Cabana and Dr. Felix Manuel Freire Iribarne.

His research focuses on rational design and synthesis of chiral organic materials, particularly helical polymers. Integrating organic chemistry, stereochemistry, and materials science, he develops novel chiral structures for asymmetric catalysis, molecular recognition, and smart materials, emphasizing structure-property relationships in helical conformations.

Scientific Awards

• Ramón y Cajal Fellowship

As a Ramón y Cajal Fellow, Dr. Rodriguez Riego leads independent research and mentors graduate students. The fellowship provides comprehensive funding for personnel, equipment, and collaborative projects within chiral materials science. He actively contributes to the Chiral Materials Group's mission of advancing chiral compound applications through interdisciplinary collaboration at the University of Vigo.