Mattia Silvi

Mattia Silvi is a Research Fellow at the Catalan Institute of Chemical Research (ICIQ), conducting cutting-edge work in asymmetric organocatalysis and photochemical synthesis since completing his PhD in 2015.

His educational background includes:

• PhD in Chemistry from ICIQ (defended October 15, 2015)

Dr. Silvi's research pioneers photo-driven enamine activation and vinylogous reactivity control, with core expertise in stereoselective alkylation, dienal functionalization, and molecular topology manipulation. His work bridges organic synthesis with sustainable catalysis methodologies, emphasizing precision in regio- and stereochemical outcomes through innovative substrate design.

Publication trends reveal a strategic focus on merging photochemistry with aminocatalysis to overcome traditional reactivity limitations, primarily advancing asymmetric synthesis within organic chemistry and sustainable catalysis frameworks.

Scientific recognition:

• ERC Postdoctoral Fellowship

His ERC-funded research operates within Prof. Paolo Melchiorre's group at ICIQ, leveraging institutional core facilities for advanced characterization. No student advisement is documented in current records, though his methodologies influence broader catalysis research at the institute.

He contributes to ICIQ's Sustainable Catalysis research area through mechanistic studies of enamine photoexcitation and vinylogous iminium ion control, directly supporting the institute's molecular medicine and renewable energy initiatives.