London Area, United Kingdom
Versatile synthetic chemist with multiple years of internation research experience across UK, Spain, Germany, Singapore and Hong Kong. Possess a strong background in organic/inorganic synthesis, transition metal catalysis, synthetic radical chemistry, bioinorganic chemistry of metalloenzymes and advanced inorganic spectrosopies. Proven track record in leading interdisciplinary projects in fast-paced research environments.
• Led and managed C-H functionalization projects for the synthesis of valuable (chiral) oxygenated synthons • Development of a series of manganese and iron oxidation catalysts with chiral ligands architecture • Unveiling reaction mechanism of catalytic C-H oxidation reactions through subsecond kinetic studies and probing reactive intermediates • Coordinated collaboration with internal teams and external collaborators, successfully accelerating project timeline and improving the quality of research outputs
• Set up new laboratory instruments and established SOPs of the instruments which enhanced overall research quality and laboratory efficiency • Led and expanded organometallic projects of the group by transiting from precious metals into eath-abundant metals, advancing the group's sustainability perspective and commitment • Successfully designed a molecular plattform using iron complex for obtaining unprecedented iron metallacycles through alkyne cycloisomerization, providing valuable mechanistic insights into iron-catalysed alkyne cycloisomerization and related alkyne metathesis
• Liaised with colleagues and PI to establish a new laboratory by coordinating the setup of essential infrastructure, equipment installation and safety protocols, supporting the launch of new research projects with a productive laboratory working environment • Successfully synthesized a series of redox-active organometallic carbon(0) coordination compounds, contributing to the first published research project of a newly established research group • Established and maintained relationships with suppliers of chemicals and laboratory consumables, laboratory contractors, and instrument engineers to ensure the efficient operation of the laboratory