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Robert R. Knowlesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Organic Synthesis
• Catalysis
• Photoredox Chemistry
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Robert R. Knowles is the Henry W. Putnam Professor of Chemistry at Princeton University , where he leads a research group focused on proton-coupled electron transfer (PCET) and light-driven catalytic transformations . His work bridges organic synthesis , photoredox chemistry , and asymmetric catalysis , with applications in pharmaceutical synthesis, polymer recycling, and sustainable chemistry. Research Highlights Pioneering PCET mechanisms for homolytic bond activation Developing enantioselective radical transformations Innovating contrathermodynamic photochemical reactions Advancing light-driven chemical recycling of thermosets Recent trends in publications include asymmetric catalysis with radical intermediates, photoredox-driven C–H functionalization, and contrathermodynamic isomerization reactions. His group frequently employs visible light and chiral hydrogen-bonding catalysts to achieve unprecedented reactivity. Scientific Awards : E. J. Corey Award (American Chemical Society) 2023 Arthur C. Cope Scholar Award (American Chemical Society) 2018 Mitsui Catalysis Science Award of Encouragement 2018 Novartis Early Career Award in Organic Chemistry 2017 Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award 2017 ... (8 more awards) Contact: rknowles@princeton.edu

• Structural and Applied Enzymology
• Biocatalysis
• Enzyme Engineering
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Professor Gideon James Grogan is a distinguished academic at the University of York, holding a position in the Department of Chemistry within the Faculty of Sciences. With expertise spanning structural and applied enzymology, he leads research at the intersection of chemistry and biology, developing novel biocatalysts for sustainable chemical synthesis and pharmaceutical applications. Professor Grogan's research focuses on the identification, characterization, and application of enzymes with biotechnological potential. His work encompasses: Oxygenases including P450s, flavoprotein monooxygenases, and peroxygenases Reductases such as ketoreductases (KREDs), imine reductases (IREDs), and reductive aminases (RedAms) Lyases catalyzing asymmetric hydration of alkenes Ligases for amide bond formation His multidisciplinary approach integrates synthetic chemistry, microbiology, molecular biology, and X-ray crystallography to engineer enzymes using in vitro evolution techniques. Recent research has yielded significant advances in biocatalytic pathways for chiral pharmaceutical precursors and renewable material processing. Professor Grogan's publication record demonstrates consistent innovation in biocatalysis, with recent work focusing on peroxygenase applications, reductive amination technologies, and enzyme engineering for improved catalytic properties. His research shows strong trends in developing sustainable enzymatic routes for pharmaceutical synthesis, with particular emphasis on stereoselective transformations and cascade reactions. Professor Grogan has received significant research funding through major grants from: BBSRC (Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council) EPSRC (Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council) He actively supervises PhD students and collaborates extensively both within the University of York and internationally. His work bridges the Departments of Chemistry and the York Structural Biology Laboratory (YSBL), leveraging state-of-the-art facilities for organic synthesis, protein expression, and structural analysis. Professor Grogan maintains strong industry connections, translating fundamental research into practical applications for pharmaceutical and chemical manufacturing. His current projects include sustainable production of menthol enantiomers, development of native amine dehydrogenases for chiral amine synthesis, and discovery of securinine alkaloid biosynthesis pathways.

Eric W. Schmidtمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Natural Products Chemistry
• Biosynthesis
• Synthetic Biology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Eric W. Schmidt is a Distinguished Professor of Medicinal Chemistry at the University of Utah, with adjunct appointments in Biological Sciences and Chemistry. His research focuses on natural products chemistry, biosynthesis, synthetic biology, and pharmaceutical applications of marine animal microbiomes. University of California, San Diego (BS, PhD) Research areas include: Biosynthesis in animals and their microbiomes Synthetic biology approaches to chemical engineering Drug design from marine natural products Metagenomic analysis of symbiotic relationships Neuroactive compound discovery Antibiotic development against resistant pathogens His lab has pioneered methods for: Biosynthetic gene cluster identification Heterologous expression in E. coli Enzymatic modification of peptides Chemical analysis of marine invertebrates Recent publications highlight discoveries in: Marine animal chemical defense mechanisms Evolution of biosynthetic pathways Antibiotic resistance profiling Ionic channel-targeting compounds Peptide macrocyclization techniques Lipid-polyketide biosynthesis continuum Email: ews1@utah.edu Honors include: Distinguished Professor recognition

• Organic Chemistry
• Inorganic Chemistry
• Homogeneous Catalysis
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor Philip Wai Hong Chan holds a Chair in Chemistry at Monash University, leading research in organic and inorganic chemistry with a focus on sustainable catalytic methodologies. He earned a B.Sc.(Honours) from the University of Bristol (1995) and a D.Phil. from the University of Oxford (1998), followed by postdoctoral training at Tohoku University, University of Sydney, and University of Hong Kong. Since 2014, he has been a Professor in Monash's School of Chemistry, advancing studies in homogeneous catalysis, photoredox systems, and organocatalysis. His research integrates synthetic chemistry with applications in drug discovery and materials science, particularly targeting bioactive natural products and functional materials. Key areas include transition metal catalysis for complex molecule synthesis and development of green chemistry approaches. Chan leads major projects like the ARC Training Centre for Advanced Radiochemical Technologies and has authored over 157 publications. Recognition includes multiple Asian Core Program Lectureship Awards (2007, 2014), a SPMS Teaching Excellence Award (2012), and contributions to antimicrobial research through self-assembling nanoparticles. He collaborates globally on topics like sustainable catalysis and medical imaging, reflecting his commitment to UN Sustainable Development Goals in health and innovation.

• Organic Synthesis
• Biosynthesis of Natural Products
• Total Synthesis
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Chi Ting is an Assistant Professor of Chemistry at Brandeis University , focusing on organic synthesis and biosynthesis of natural products. Their work bridges chemical synthesis and biosynthetic pathway exploration to advance therapeutic discovery. Education : Ph.D. from University of California, Berkeley; B.S. from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Research Interests include: Concise total syntheses of complex natural products Development of novel organic reactions (e.g., chemoselective peptide functionalization) Investigation of biosynthetic mechanisms via genome mining Exploration of SAM-dependent enzymes and domain-of-unknown-function (DUF692) pathways Article Trends emphasize total synthesis (e.g., podophyllotoxin, hyperforin, RiPPs) and biosynthetic studies, with keywords spanning organic methodology, enzymatic transformations, and medicinal chemistry. Scientific Awards : Brandeis Career Hero 2022 NSF CAREER (2024-2029) Thieme Chemistry Award 2024 Grants include the NSF CAREER award for synthetic and biosynthetic research. Their lab (Edison-Lecks Science Building, Room 322) investigates chemical and enzymatic strategies for accessing therapeutic natural products.

• Medicinal Chemistry
• Synthetic Organic Chemistry
• Chemical Biology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Jonathan Ellman is the Eugene Higgins Professor of Chemistry and Professor of Pharmacology at Yale University, with joint appointments in the Department of Chemistry and the Department of Pharmacology at the Yale School of Medicine. He is also affiliated with the Yale Cancer Center and the Developmental Therapeutics program. Education: PhD, Chemistry, Harvard University (1989) BS, Chemistry, MIT (1984) NSF Postdoctoral Fellow, University of California at Berkeley (1992) Dr. Ellman's research lies at the intersection of synthetic organic chemistry and biomedical science, focusing on the development of novel synthetic methodologies and their application to drug discovery. His work emphasizes catalysis, particularly in C–H activation and enantioselective synthesis, with a strong interest in sulfur-containing compounds such as sulfoximines and sulfilimines as bioactive motifs. His lab has pioneered methods for constructing complex amine and amide architectures with quaternary centers, which are valuable in medicinal chemistry. A recent focus includes targeting opioid receptors for pain therapeutics with reduced side effects. His research has led to over 350 publications and significant contributions to chemical biology and pharmaceutical sciences. His recent publications reveal a consistent focus on catalytic methodologies, sulfur chemistry, and computational drug design, particularly in targeting opioid receptors. Themes include enantioselective synthesis, C–H functionalization, and the exploration of underutilized heteroatom-containing functional groups in drug discovery. Scientific Awards and Honors: Member, American Academy of Arts and Sciences (2016) Yale Dylan Hixon ’88 Prize for Teaching Excellence in the Natural Sciences (2016) Herbert C. Brown Award for Creative Research in Synthetic Methods (2012) GlaxoSmithKline Chemistry Scholar Award (2010) Pedler Award, Royal Society of Chemistry (2010) Dr. Ellman has trained numerous researchers and maintains a highly collaborative research program, evidenced by frequent co-authorship with colleagues across Yale. His lab, accessible via ellman.chem.yale.edu , is part of Yale’s broader research ecosystem in chemical biology and therapeutics. He has received continuous grant support, particularly in the areas of synthetic methods development and translational chemical biology, although specific grants are not detailed in the text.

Patrick J. Walshمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Catalysis
• Organic Chemistry
• Inorganic Chemistry
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Patrick J. Walsh is the Rhodes-Thompson Professor of Chemistry at the University of Pennsylvania’s College of Arts & Sciences. He leads the Walsh Group, focusing on catalytic methodologies and synthetic chemistry with an emphasis on merging organic/inorganic synthesis and exploring unusual reactivity. His educational background includes a B.A. in Chemistry from UC San Diego (1986), a Ph.D. in Chemistry from UC Berkeley (1991), and a NSF Postdoctoral Fellowship at The Scripps Research Institute (1991–1994). His research interests span catalysis, radical chemistry, and transition metal systems, with key projects involving cation-pi interactions for C-H activation, super electron-donor (SED) 2-azaallyl anions, and photoredox-driven reactions. The group also develops pharmaceutical analogs like bioisosteric BCP compounds and explores transition metal-free syntheses for complex molecules. Recent publications highlight advancements in Ce(III) photoredox systems, Smiles rearrangement applications, and nickel-catalyzed enantioselective reactions. The work demonstrates a focus on sustainable catalytic strategies, mechanistic innovation, and novel compound construction. No scientific awards are explicitly listed in the provided texts. Professor Walsh’s advising spans doctoral, master’s, and undergraduate students, contributing to lab efforts in catalysis and organic synthesis. His team collaborates on diverse projects, including molecular glassformer design and radical relay pathways. Labs/teams: The Walsh Group at Penn actively researches in the areas of synthetic chemistry, catalysis, and radical-mediated reactions. The group emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches and includes visiting scholars alongside traditional academic trainees.

Michael J. Willisمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Politics
• Modern History
• International Relations
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr Michael J. Willis is the HM King Mohammed VI Fellow in Moroccan and Mediterranean Studies at the Faculty of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies , University of Oxford, and a member of St Antony’s College. His research focuses on the politics, modern history, and international relations of the Maghreb (Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia). He has taught at St Antony’s College since 2004 and previously taught politics at Al Akhawayn University in Morocco from 1997–2004. Monographs: Algeria: Politics and Society from the Dark Decade to the Hirak (Hurst, 2022), Politics and Power in the Maghreb: Algeria, Tunisia and Morocco from Independence to the Arab Spring (Hurst and Oxford University Press, 2012), and The Islamist Challenge in Algeria: A Political History (Ithaca and New York University Press, 1997). Co-edited Work: Civil Resistance in the Arab Spring: Triumphs and Disasters (Oxford University Press, 2015). Research Leadership: Served twice as Director of the Middle East Centre at St Antony’s College (2011–2014, 2021–2022). His work bridges political science and Middle Eastern studies, with a focus on democratization processes and Islamist movements. While the 15 most recent publications listed in this dataset pertain to synthetic chemistry and sulfur-based catalytic methods, these appear unrelated to his political science research. The discrepancy suggests a potential data mix-up between two individuals with the same name. Academic Supervision: Has advised DPhil students including Yasmine Zarhloule, Ella Williams, and Kateryna Marina. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in his political science profile.

Dimitar Sasselovمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Astrobiology
• Exoplanet Research
• Planetary Science
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dimitar Sasselov is the Phillips Professor of Astronomy at Harvard University and Director of the Origins of Life Initiative, an interdisciplinary institute bridging biology, chemistry, and astronomy to explore life's beginnings. He holds affiliations with the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics and the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences. His research focuses on radiative transfer in stars/exoplanets, astrobiology, and prebiotic chemistry, particularly the role of UV light in shaping biomolecular building blocks. He leads a photochemistry lab conducting experiments on early Earth environments, emphasizing light-matter interactions. Key projects include analyzing the CNEOS 2014-01-08 bolide spherules and studying homochirality mechanisms in RNA precursors. Publications highlight UV-driven molecular selection, exoplanet atmospheric models, and interdisciplinary origins-of-life approaches. His work integrates field geology with lab experiments, exemplified by collaborations on Mars 2020 rover landing site analysis (Jezero Crater). Awards and grants are not explicitly listed, but his leadership roles reflect significant academic impact. Students and lab members focus on exoplanet characterization and prebiotic synthesis pathways.

• Chiral Recognition
• Enantiomeric Separations
• Ionic Liquids
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Daniel W Armstrong is a Professor at the University of Texas at Arlington in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. With over 35 years of experience, he is a pioneering figure in chiral recognition, enantiomeric separations, and the biological relevance of D-amino acids. His work has led to over 740 publications, 35 patents, and 560 invited seminars worldwide. Developed first chiral recognition mechanism by cyclodextrins First to use macrocyclic antibiotics as chiral selectors Synthesized most new ionic liquids (ILs) globally Created ultra-fast separation techniques now standard in analytical chemistry Contributed to FDA 1992 guidelines on chiral drug separation His research focuses on chiral separations, ionic liquids, and the role of D-amino acids in biological systems. He has commercialized over 30 HPLC and GC columns, transforming analytical chemistry and pharmaceutical analysis. Recent publications demonstrate continued innovation in chiral chromatography, biomarker analysis, and AI-driven separation optimization. His grants include industry collaborations with Merck, Alcon, and Sigma-Aldrich, emphasizing practical applications of his work. Scientific honors include multiple lifetime achievement awards, fellowships in the Royal Society of Chemistry and American Chemical Society, the Chirality Medal, and induction into the National Academy of Inventors. He has mentored over 100 PhD students, many from first-generation college backgrounds.

• Synthetic Organic Chemistry
• Photochemistry
• Bioorganic Chemistry
• +۵ مورد دیگر

David Aitken is a Professor of Organic Chemistry at the Institute of Molecular Chemistry and Materials of Orsay (ICMMO - UMR 8182) , University of Paris-Saclay. His research focuses on synthetic methodology , photochemistry , and the preparation of bioactive molecular scaffolds . He studied Chemistry at the University of Strathclyde (BSc 1983, PhD 1986), followed by a CNRS Researcher position at the University of Paris 5 before becoming a Professor at the University of Clermont-Ferrand 2 in 1998. Since 2006, he has led his research group at Orsay and currently serves as Director of ICMMO . Education : BSc and PhD in Chemistry (University of Strathclyde, Scotland) Research Interests : Synthetic methodology, photochemical transformations, hydrogen bonding in peptides, conformational control, and biologically relevant molecules Methodologies : Photochemistry, organocatalysis, tandem reactions, stereoselective synthesis, and computational modeling Structural Analysis : Hydrogen bonding, helical folding, and non-covalent interactions using spectroscopy and molecular modeling Current Role : Director of ICMMO research institute His recent publications highlight innovations in peptide helical folding , cyclobutane and cyclopropane synthesis , and enantioselective catalytic reactions . His work bridges organic synthesis with biological applications, particularly in protein interaction inhibitors and insulin-sensitizing molecules .

John Lukeshمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Chemical Biology
• Medicinal Chemistry
• Synthetic Organic Chemistry
• +۳ مورد دیگر

John Lukesh is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC. His research at the intersection of synthetic organic chemistry and biology focuses on designing redox-active molecules with therapeutic potential. Ph.D., University of Wisconsin–Madison (2014), under Ronald T. Raines Postdoctoral work, The Scripps Research Institute (2014–2017), with Dale L. Boger Research Interests: The Lukesh lab develops novel redox-active molecules, emphasizing their applications in chemical biology and medicine. Key areas include: Chemical Biology: Probing reactive sulfur/selenium species in biological systems Medicinal Chemistry: Selenium-containing scaffolds for redox-based therapeutics Synthetic Methodology: Organoselenium reagents for heterocyclic synthesis via C–C bond formation Publications highlight his work on hydrogen sulfide (H2S) and hydrogen selenide (H2Se) donors, ROS-responsive probes, and selenium-mediated synthetic methods. His awards include: NSF CAREER Award (2022–2027) NIH NIGMS MIRA (2024–2029) F. M. Kirby Family Faculty Fellowship (2022–2025) Wake Forest Award for Excellence in Research (2025) His lab website ( lukeshjc.sites.wfu.edu ) details ongoing projects in redox chemistry and biological applications.

Dong Jun (DJ) Kimمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Materials Science
• Energy Storage
• Supramolecular Chemistry
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr Dong Jun (DJ) Kim is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Chemistry at UNSW Sydney since 2023, focusing on the design and synthesis of supramolecular compounds for energy storage applications. Previously, he served as a Lecturer at the same institution from 2018 to 2023. Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering, KAIST (2015) B.Sc. in Materials Science and Engineering, Yonsei University (2010) His research bridges supramolecular chemistry and energy storage materials, particularly in developing organic rechargeable batteries, solid-state electrolytes, and graphene-based composites. He explores molecular pump systems, redox-active macrocycles, and sustainable synthesis methods. Recent publications highlight trends in solid-state battery technology, molecular self-assembly, and chiral material engineering. His work spans from fundamental molecular design to scalable manufacturing processes for practical energy applications. Scientific recognition includes the prestigious ARC Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (DECRA) 2021–2024. He has secured research grants from Australia's Economic Accelerator and UNSW Faculty of Science – Industry Network Seed Funding. Collaborations with global institutions and co-publications with researchers like Prof. J. Fraser Stoddart (Nobel Laureate) underscore his contributions to advancing battery technologies via supramolecular and nanoscale innovations.

• Analytical chemistry
• Nutritional metabolomics
• Clinical and biomedical metabolomics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Armaghan Shafaei Darestani is a Lecturer at the School of Science, Edith Cowan University (ECU) , and a Research Fellow with the Centre of Integrative Metabolomics & Computational Biology . She previously held postdoctoral roles at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) and the University of Western Australia, focusing on metabolomics and proteomics method development. Research Areas : Analytical chemistry, Nutritional metabolomics, Clinical metabolomics, and Proteomics. Key Techniques : Liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS), HILIC-MS, HPTLC, GC-MS. Scientific Contributions include targeted metabolite assays for dietary intervention studies and deep phenotyping of biological models. She has contributed to understanding sulfur-containing compounds (e.g., S-methyl cysteine sulfoxide) in chronic disease prevention. Major Awards : 2018 - Endeavour Postdoctoral Fellowship (Australian Government) 2014 - Gold Medal at ITEX 2014 for anti-hypertension plant-based medicine PhD Research Fellowship (University of Science Malaysia) Grants and Projects : AU$210,909 (2025-2027): Forensic protein identification via human hair shaft proteomics. AU$243,343 (2023-2025): Metabolomics for Asthma Prediction 2 (MAP-2). AU$701,666 (2017-2023): Research Fellowship in Analytical Chemistry/Proteomics.

Elvis-Yane Cuevas-Martinezمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Sex differences in neurodegenerative diseases
• Blood-brain barrier in Alzheimer's Disease
• Neurotoxicity in neurodegenerative disorders
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Elvis-Yane Cuevas-Martinez is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurology at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston , with membership in the Mitchell Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases . He earned a Q.F.B. in Chemistry and Pharmacobiology from Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla, Mexico, and a Ph.D. in Neurobiology from Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Mexico (UNAM), followed by postdoctoral research at the National Center for Toxicological Research (FDA, USA). Research Focus: Sex/gender differences in Alzheimer's, blood-brain barrier pathophysiology, neurotoxicity, neuroinflammation, protein aggregation, and neurovascular dysfunction Key Collaborations: International Society to Advance Alzheimer's Research and Treatment, Society for Neuroscience, Arkansas Chapter of Society for Neuroscience Scientific Contributions: 51 research outputs (including 39 articles), 23 h-index, 1692 citations in Scopus Scientific Recognition: Recipient of multiple awards including NCTR Special Act Awards (2020, 2019), Mexican SNI Level 1 Membership (2018), and UNAM Science Fair First Place (2008). Former President of Arkansas Society for Neuroscience Chapter (2017-2018).