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Olivier Baslé is a CNRS Researcher (Chargé de Recherche CNRS) and Associate Professor at the Laboratoire de Chimie de Coordination (LCC) in Toulouse, France, since 2018. He previously held a CNRS Researcher position at ENSC Rennes from 2011 to 2018. His research focuses on the development of selective catalytic transformations using N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) ligands, with emphasis on homogeneous and asymmetric catalysis, organometallic chemistry, and C–H bond functionalization.
- Current Affiliation: Laboratoire de Chimie de Coordination (LCC), CNRS, Toulouse
- Prior Affiliation: École Nationale Supérieure de Chimie de Rennes (ENSC Rennes), CNRS
Research Interests
- Design of NHC ligands for transition metal catalysis
- Homogeneous and asymmetric catalysis
- Visible-light-driven C–H bond functionalization
- Green chemistry and sustainable catalytic processes
- Stereocontrolled organic synthesis
- Photochemical energy transfer mechanisms
Recent Article Trends: His 2025–2021 publications highlight advancements in iridium/ruthenium photocatalysts, NHC ligand design for stereoselective reactions, and green chemistry applications. Key subfields include C–H silylation, borylation, and metathesis, with a focus on industrial scalability and environmental sustainability.
Collaborations & Education: Baslé earned his Master’s in Chemistry at the University of Rennes (2005) and Ph.D. at McGill University (2009) under Chao-Jun Li. His postdoctoral work involved teams in Marseille and Toulouse. He has collaborated extensively with Marc Mauduit, Jean-Baptiste Sortais, and Thierry Roisnel.
Laboratory & Teams: As a member of the LCC CNRS group, he contributes to projects on transition metal catalysis, particularly with NHC ligands. His work spans academic research and industrial applications, including pilot-scale metathesis transformations.
