Luka BarešićView profile
Researcher
Luka Barešić is a Researcher at the NMR Centre of Ruđer Bošković Institute in Zagreb, Croatia, actively contributing to organic and computational chemistry through the design of guanidine-based catalysts and anion-responsive systems. His academic credentials include: PhD (2023) from University of Zagreb: "Synthesis and properties of guanidine cocatalysts prepared by cycloaddition reactions" Master's degree (2017) from University of Zagreb: "Preparation and properties of new anionic sensors based on guanidine unit" Research focuses on: Organic Synthesis: Development of oxanorbornane and furfuryl guanidine derivatives via cycloaddition reactions Catalysis: Cocatalytic applications in aldol and Diels-Alder reactions using proline-based systems Computational Chemistry: DFT analysis of hydrogen bonding, reaction mechanisms, and electronic effects Supramolecular Chemistry: Anion recognition systems and sensor design Publication trends (2018-2024) show progressive integration of computational methods with synthetic work, evolving from anion sensor development (2018) to complex cocatalytic systems (2024) with emphasis on hydrogen bonding networks, stereoselectivity, and anion-controlled synthesis pathways. No scientific awards were documented in the source material. Available information indicates no formal student advisement or specific grant funding; research is conducted within institutional frameworks of the NMR Centre. Based at Ruđer Bošković Institute's NMR Centre, his work leverages advanced nuclear magnetic resonance facilities for structural characterization alongside computational resources for molecular modeling.