Nuno Rafael Candeias

Nuno Rafael Candeias is a Researcher at Aalto University's School of Science, Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences. He held the title of Docent in Sustainable Synthetic Organic Chemistry from 2015 to 2020. His academic qualifications include a Higher-Degree Level Tertiary Education in Natural Sciences from Universidade Nova de Lisboa (2008).

Research interests span Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Medicinal Chemistry, and Sustainable Chemistry. Key focuses include organic semiconductor design, photocatalytic reactions, EGFR inhibitor development, and bioactive molecule synthesis from renewable sources.

Recent work includes studies on halogen bonding effects in organic semiconductors, protecting-group-free photocatalyzed arylation, and light-driven glycosylation methods. He has contributed to 103 research outputs, including articles in Angewandte Chemie and ChemSusChem, and 18 datasets registered with the Cambridge Crystallographic Data Centre.

Professional activities include peer review for journals like Journal of Organic Chemistry and Organic Letters, acting as an opponent in doctoral examinations, and editorial roles. His research aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to responsible consumption and innovation.