Shauna Paradine

Shauna Paradine is an Assistant Professor of Chemistry at the University of Rochester's School of Arts & Sciences. She earned her PhD from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2015. Her research focuses on developing novel catalytic methodologies for the synthesis of sp³-rich molecules, emphasizing C–C bond formation through palladium and copper catalysis. Key projects include ligand design for heteroannulation reactions, oxidative radical additions, and mechanistic investigations to enhance selectivity.

Education:

• PhD in Chemistry, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2015

Research Interests:

• Organic Chemistry and Organometallic Chemistry
• Catalytic reaction discovery and ligand design
• Transition metal-catalyzed C–C bond formation
• Enantioselectivity and site-selectivity control

Her research emphasizes practical synthetic strategies using simple starting materials to achieve molecular complexity. Collaborations with interdisciplinary groups aim to apply these methods to medicinal chemistry and total synthesis. Students gain expertise in organic synthesis, spectroscopic characterization, and computational chemistry.

Grants & Advising:

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Labs/Teams: The Paradine Group at the University of Rochester Department of Chemistry focuses on catalytic methodology development and mechanistic studies, fostering a collaborative environment for graduate students and researchers.