Carlos Saá Rodríguez

Carlos Saá Rodríguez is a Full Professor of Organic Chemistry at the University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), Spain, holding this position since 2004. He is affiliated with the Department of Organic Chemistry and leads the Saá / Varela research group within the university's scientific framework.

His academic background includes:

• PhD in Chemistry from the University of Santiago de Compostela (1985), supervised by Professors L. Castedo, R. Suau, and J. M. Saá, focusing on isoquinoline alkaloid synthesis
• Postdoctoral research at the University of California, Berkeley (1987-1988) as a NATO postdoctoral research associate under Professor K. P. C. Vollhardt, investigating Co(I)-catalyzed [2+2+2] cycloadditions of alkynes to nitriles

Professor Saá's research program centers on innovative metal-catalyzed cyclization and cycloaddition methodologies, with significant applications in synthesizing bioactive heterocycles and high-value organic materials. His work bridges fundamental organometallic chemistry with practical synthetic applications, emphasizing catalytic reaction development for pharmaceutical and advanced materials applications.

He directs the Saá / Varela research group at USC, which maintains active research in synthetic organic chemistry and catalysis, contributing to the university's research output through publications and technological offers as indicated in institutional resources.