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Professor Rebecca Melen is a renowned academic and researcher in the School of Chemistry at Cardiff University. She holds the rank of Professor of Inorganic Chemistry, specializing in main group chemistry, catalysis, and boron-based reactivity. Her work bridges organic and inorganic synthesis, focusing on novel catalytic systems, particularly using boron Lewis acids and frustrated Lewis pairs (FLPs). Her research has pioneered main-group alternatives to transition metal catalysts, including breakthroughs in dehydrocoupling and C-H functionalization.
- Affiliations: School of Chemistry, Cardiff University
- Roles: Academic supervisor, group leader, and principal investigator
Her research interests include:
- Main group element reactivity
- Boron-based catalysis (e.g., B(C6F5)3)
- Frustrated Lewis pair chemistry
- C-H activation and functionalization
- Green chemistry and sustainable catalytic processes
Key achievements include the RSC Dalton Young Researcher Award (2013) and the European Young Researcher Award (2014). Her group's work has led to over 150 publications, with articles in top journals like Journal of the American Chemical Society, Chem, and Chemical Science. The Melen Group also focuses on applications in flow chemistry, electrochemistry, and reaction mechanism elucidation using advanced spectroscopic techniques.
Research trends from her articles emphasize boron-catalyzed C-H functionalization, FLP-driven CO2 activation, and development of metal-free catalytic cycles. The group actively explores applications in pharmaceutical intermediates and sustainable materials.
Grants and Funding: Multiple grants supporting projects on main-group catalysis, flow synthesis, and FLP applications. Collaborations with institutions like the University of Wyoming and Xiamen University highlight her global impact.
