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Elias Picazo is an Assistant Professor of Chemistry at the University of Southern California, affiliated with the Loker Hydrocarbon Research Institute and the USC SACNAS Faculty Advisor program. His research focuses on transition-metal catalysis (particularly iron-based systems), enantioselective reaction development, and synthesis of biologically relevant molecules including pharmaceuticals, natural products, and photoswitchable materials.
- Education: Ph.D. in Chemistry (UCLA, 2018), B.S. in Chemistry and Math (UCSB, 2013)
- Postdoctoral Training: NIH K99/R00 Fellow at Harvard University (2018-2021)
His group explores base-metal catalysis and photoswitchable molecule design, addressing challenges in C–heteroatom bond formation and stereodefined quaternary center synthesis. Recent work includes iron-catalyzed cross-electrophile couplings and soft coupling methodologies.
Notable scientific awards include:
- Royal Society of Chemistry Organic Division Horizon Prize (2021-2022)
- NIH K99/R00 Fellowship (2020-2021)
- Pfizer-UCLA Dissertation Award (2018-2019)
- NIH F31 Graduate Fellowship (2015-2018)
- UCSB Chancellor’s Scholar (2009-2013)
The Picazo Group emphasizes collaborative science, with active involvement in USC SACNAS and graduate recruitment committees. Their work combines computational modeling and experimental validation to advance sustainable chemical synthesis.
