Shawn Collins

Shawn Collins is a Full Professor at the Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Arts and Science, University of Montreal. His research focuses on asymmetric catalysis, green chemistry, and continuous flow synthesis of complex organic molecules.

• Specializes in copper-based photocatalysis and macrocyclization reactions
• Develops sustainable chemical processes aligned with green chemistry principles
• Leader in continuous flow technology for pharmaceutical and materials science applications

Key affiliations include the Green Chemistry and Catalysis Research Centre (CCVC) and GRUM - Groupe de recherche universitaire sur le médicament. His team has directed 30+ graduate theses since 2007, including 14 PhD and 16 Master's students.

Current projects involve red-light-absorbing photocatalysts for macrocycle synthesis and biocatalytic routes to chiral molecules. Funding sources include NSERC, FRQNT, and Mitacs grants for drug discovery and catalysis research.

• Principal investigator on 11 research projects (2004–2028)
• Co-investigator on 8+ collaborative research initiatives