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Dr. Damien Mahaut is a researcher at the Department of Chemistry, University of Namur, specializing in frustrated Lewis pair chemistry and hydrogenation catalysis. He completed his Doctor of Sciences in June 2023 with a thesis on phosphatriptycenes and their applications in main group and frustrated Lewis pair chemistry, having previously earned a Master in Chemistry Research focus in February 2019.
His research focuses on the design and application of sterically hindered molecules, particularly phosphatriptycenes and azatriptycenes, as Lewis bases in frustrated Lewis pair systems. His work spans organic synthesis, computational chemistry, and catalytic applications, with particular emphasis on hydrogenation reactions of challenging substrates including unactivated alkenes, amides, and carbon dioxide.
Dr. Mahaut has published numerous articles in high-impact journals including Angewandte Chemie, Zeitschrift fuer Anorganische und Allgemeine Chemie, and ChemCatChem, with research outputs spanning from 2018 to 2024. His work demonstrates strong interdisciplinary connections between synthetic organic chemistry, structural analysis, and computational modeling to understand and enhance catalytic reactivity.
His research contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in the areas of sustainable chemistry and clean energy. He has been Principal Investigator on multiple research projects including the HydrogenActive series focusing on frustrated Lewis pair-mediated hydrogenation reactions.
Dr. Mahaut is active in the scientific community, participating in conferences such as the SRC Scientific Day, Research Institutes Day, and the #RSCPoster Twitter Conference. His work has been featured in news outlets and shared across social media platforms, indicating recognition within the chemistry community.
