Fabien Gagosz

Fabien Gagosz is a Full Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biomolecular Sciences at the University of Ottawa's Faculty of Science. His research focuses on designing novel catalytic methods, particularly in transition metal catalysis with a focus on gold catalysis. Key interests include homogeneous gold catalysis, transition metal-catalyzed reactions, and the synthesis of functionalized heterocyclic compounds. He leads the Gagosz Lab, which explores innovative synthetic strategies for complex molecules, emphasizing late-transition metal and gold-catalyzed processes. His work has been published in top journals like Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. and J. Am. Chem. Soc., with recent contributions to ligand design, cycloaddition reactions, and total synthesis of natural products. The lab actively engages in social media, showcasing experimental techniques and crystal formations. No specific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided texts.

Research interests span synthetic organic chemistry, gold and transition metal catalysis, and heterocyclic chemistry. The lab’s activities highlight methodological advancements in gold-catalyzed transformations and their applications in constructing complex organic frameworks. Recent work includes studies on hemilabile ligands, steric effects in C–H functionalization, and confinement-induced selectivity in catalysis.