Igor Larrosa

Professor Igor Larrosa is the Chair in Organic Chemistry at the University of Manchester, leading the Organic Chemistry Group within the Department of Chemistry. His research focuses on transition metal catalysis, C-H functionalization, and their applications in drug delivery and enzyme engineering. He has contributed over 97 peer-reviewed publications and 8 datasets, including crystal structure determinations and machine learning training sets.

Research interests include ruthenium-based catalytic systems, biocatalyst design, and sustainable synthetic methods. Notable achievements include the Blavatnik Award for Young Scientists (2019) and contributions to UN Sustainable Development Goals through material science innovations. His work spans collaborations in biochemistry, medicinal chemistry, and nanotechnology, with notable studies on ubiquitin signaling and graphene-based drug delivery systems.

Publications emphasize catalytic mechanisms, protein interaction analysis, and drug delivery strategies for liver cancer. Supervised 18 research works, demonstrating mentorship in organic synthesis and chemical biology. Media outreach includes an influential 2018 video promoting chemistry to broader audiences.