معرفی
Dr. Anna Company is an Associate Professor at the University of Girona (Department of Chemistry) and leads the QBIS-CAT research group at the Institute of Computational Chemistry and Catalysis (IQCC). Her work focuses on catalytic activation of small molecules like O₂ and N₂O, utilizing high-valent metal complexes to understand biological oxidation mechanisms and design sustainable catalysts. She holds a PhD from the University of Girona (2004–2009) and postdoctoral fellowships at the University of Minnesota and TU Berlin. Awards include the Dalton Young Researchers Award (2010), Clara Immerwahr Award (2015), and ICREA Acadèmia Award (2020).
Education:
- PhD in Chemistry, University of Girona (2004–2009)
- Postdoctoral Research, University of Minnesota and TU Berlin (2009–2011)
Research Interests:
Her studies explore bioinspired catalytic systems, particularly the activation of O₂ and N₂O to develop selective oxidation reactions. Key areas include high-valent metal complexes, reaction mechanisms, and sustainable catalysis. Current projects address N₂O activation for green oxidants and oxidation pathways in biological systems.
Grants & Funding:
- SGR CAT Project (QBIS-CAT): €60,000 (2022–2024)
Awards:
- Dalton Young Researchers Award (2010)
- Clara Immerwahr Award (2015)
- ICREA Acadèmia Award (2020)
Labs/Teams:
She leads the QBIS-CAT group, collaborating with experts in inorganic and bioinspired chemistry. Her team includes PhD students like Adrià Juvanteny and Neus Pagès, focusing on catalytic mechanisms and molecular characterization.
