- Inorganic Chemistry
- Catalysis
- Asymmetric Oxidation
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Dr. Arnau Call Quintana is a Ramón y Cajal Researcher in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Girona (UdG), Faculty of Sciences. He is affiliated with the Grup de Recerca en Química Bioinspirada, Supramolecular i Catàlisi (QBIS-CAT), where he leads independent research in catalysis and sustainable chemistry. He holds a Ramón y Cajal contract, a prestigious Spanish fellowship for early-career researchers, and serves as a principal investigator in projects funded by the Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation. His educational background includes: B.Sc. in Chemistry, University of Girona (2011), awarded Extraordinary Degree Award M.Sc. in Chemistry, University of Girona (2012) Ph.D. in Chemistry, University of Girona (2016), supported by FPU grant Postdoctoral training at WPI-I2CNER (Japan) and University of Girona (Juan de la Cierva contract) Additional research stay at University of Utah (USA) in multiparametric linear modeling His research focuses on the development of catalytic systems for asymmetric C–H oxidation , CO 2 reduction , hydrogen production , and light-driven stereoselective transformations . He combines experimental work with DFT calculations and multivariable regression models to optimize enantioselective reactions. His work bridges synthetic organic chemistry, inorganic catalysis, and sustainable materials, with strong industrial collaboration, particularly in pharmaceutical applications and recyclable polymer design. The 15 most recent publications reflect a consistent focus on catalysis, green chemistry, and energy-related transformations. Key themes include enantioselective oxidation, photocatalytic hydrogen evolution, CO 2 utilization, and the development of bioinspired and hybrid catalytic systems. His work frequently appears in high-impact journals such as JACS , ACS Catalysis , and Chemical Science , with several publications highlighted on journal covers or as important contributions. His scientific recognitions include: Extraordinary Degree Award (UdG, 2011) FPU and Juan de la Cierva fellowships Ramón y Cajal Program appointment Three journal cover features Four papers recognized as important contributions Editorial highlight in Chem. Sci. (2018) Feature in Org. Chem. Highlights (JACS 2022) He is actively involved in advising and research leadership, currently co-directing three doctoral theses and one master's thesis. He has secured competitive national grants, including 'Proyectos de generación de conocimiento' and 'Proyectos de Transición Ecológica y Transición Digital 2021'. He also serves as a peer reviewer for scientific journals and participates in evaluation committees. His research group collaborates with pharmaceutical companies and focuses on translating fundamental discoveries into industrial applications. He is a key member of the QBIS-CAT research group, which specializes in bioinspired and supramolecular catalysis. His lab integrates synthetic chemistry, mechanistic studies, and computational modeling to develop next-generation catalytic systems for sustainable chemical transformations.




