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Wade Petersen is a Senior Lecturer at Curtin University's School of Molecular and Life Sciences within the Faculty of Science and Engineering. He holds an ORCID profile (0000-0003-3215-5560) and LinkedIn presence. His academic journey includes a BSc (Hons) and PhD in Organic Chemistry from the University of Cape Town (2015), followed by postdoctoral research at H3D (UCT) and the University of York, UK. He transitioned to independent academic roles at UCT before joining Curtin.
Research focuses on developing synthetic methodologies for small molecules and natural products, particularly in photochemical synthesis. Key areas include photocatalysis, C-H functionalization, and heteroaromatic chemistry applied to drug discovery. His work emphasizes energy transfer mechanisms, radical intermediates, and stereocontrolled methodologies.
Publications span 2015–2025, showcasing advancements in visible-light-driven reactions, metal-free photocyclization, and cascade sequences for complex heterocycles. His articles appear in journals like Angewandte Chemie, Organic Letters, and European Journal of Organic Chemistry.
Petersen’s career highlights include mentorship under Professors Roger Hunter, Kelly Chibale, and Richard Taylor, and contributions to medicinal chemistry through synthetic innovation. His lab likely focuses on drug discovery applications and sustainable synthesis protocols.
