Synthetic chemistry and catalysis
Our group is interested in the development of translational synthetic methods, in particular using transition-metal catalysis. Our studies range from mechanistic investigations to applications in the synthesis of complex functional molecules such as active pharmaceutical ingredients, bioactive natural products and optically active organic materials. In recent years, our research focused on the development of metal-catalyzed C-H bond functionalization methods for the formation of C-C and C-N bonds. We are also developing enantioselective versions of these reactions using different types of chiral catalysts.