Xacobe Cambeiro

Dr. Xacobe Cambeiro is a Senior Lecturer in Chemistry at the School of Science, University of Greenwich. He joined in February 2021 after a post-doctoral career at the Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (ICIQ), Queen Mary University of London (QMUL), and the University of Manchester. His research focuses on homogeneous catalysis for organic synthesis.

• Current Position: Senior Lecturer in Chemistry, University of Greenwich (2021–present)
• Previous Positions: Lecturer in Organic Chemistry, QMUL (pre-2021); Post-doctoral researcher, ICIQ, QMUL, University of Manchester

Dr. Cambeiro earned a BSc(Hons) in Chemistry from the University of Santiago de Compostela and a PhD under Prof. Miquel A. Pericàs at ICIQ and QMUL.

His research spans homogeneous catalysis, asymmetric metal catalysis, ligand design, photocatalysis, C-H activation, and continuous flow systems. He has pioneered the use of visible light and water in reductive transformations of electron-deficient alkenes. Recent work includes difluoromethylation, hydroaminoalkylation, and ligand design for palladium-catalyzed reactions.

Dr. Cambeiro’s 15 most recent publications highlight a shift toward photocatalysis and green chemistry, with a consistent emphasis on asymmetric synthesis, C-H activation, and flow reactor applications. His work integrates computational methods for ligand optimization and sustainable reagents in catalysis.

Scientific Awards:

• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2020)

Dr. Cambeiro secured a New Horizons grant from EPSRC for water-based reductive transformations. His teaching philosophy prioritizes conceptual understanding over memorization, and he actively participates in science communication outreach to enhance public scientific literacy.