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- Synthetic Methodology Development: Designing and optimizing new synthetic routes and methodologies for the efficient and selective synthesis of organic molecules. Emphasizing green chemistry principles, including atom economy, catalysis, and solvent-free reactions.
- Natural Product Synthesis: Total synthesis of complex natural products with significant biological activities, such as alkaloids, terpenoids, and polyketides. Exploring innovative strategies for stereochemical control, ring formation, and functional group manipulation.
- Medicinal Chemistry: Designing and synthesizing small molecules with potential therapeutic applications, targeting various diseases including cancer, infectious diseases, and neurological disorders. Investigating structure-activity relationships (SAR) and pharmacokinetic properties to optimize drug candidates.
- Organocatalysis: Developing novel organocatalysts for asymmetric synthesis and cascade reactions. Exploring the mechanisms of organocatalytic transformations and designing catalysts with improved efficiency, selectivity, and recyclability.
- C-H Functionalization: Developing selective methods for the direct functionalization of C-H bonds, enabling streamlined access to complex organic molecules. Investigating new catalysts, reaction mechanisms, and substrate scopes for C-H activation reactions.
- Physical Organic Chemistry: Investigating the mechanisms and kinetics of organic reactions using experimental and computational techniques. Studying reaction pathways, transition states, and reactive intermediates to elucidate reaction mechanisms and predict reactivity.
- Sustainable Synthesis: Developing environmentally benign strategies for organic synthesis, including the use of renewable feedstocks, catalytic reactions, and bio-derived solvents. Exploring the integration of flow chemistry, microwave irradiation, and other innovative technologies to minimize waste and energy consumption.
- Polymer Chemistry: Designing and synthesizing functional polymers with tailored properties for applications in materials science, drug delivery, and biotechnology. Investigating polymerization mechanisms, structure-property relationships, and stimuli-responsive polymers.
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