Chemical Synthesis and Catalysis
About Us
We are dedicated to the discovery and development of practical molecular transformations within the field of synthetic organic chemistry. Our research explores the untapped potential of organic, inorganic, and organometallic molecules, uncovering previously unknown and hidden chemical reactivities. Our primary goal is to design innovative reactions and catalysts that enable unique connections and disconnections of chemical bonds, leading to the creation of novel molecular architectures. With a holistic approach to chemical reactivity, our research enables the development of new molecular transformations, supporting the synthesis of valuable compounds with both material and medicinal relevance.
New Project!
Exciting news! We are now part of the collaborative project titled "Traversing Geodesics in Discovery−Development Space from Novel Electrophotocatalysis to Sustainable and Scalable Manufacturing Processes". As part of the prestigious 27th Competitive Research Project (CRP) grant call by the National Research Foundation (NRF), our interdisciplinary initiative is dedicated to advancing the forefront of photo−electro−catalysis research, bringing together the intellectual might of Nanyang Technological University and National University of Singapore, and the practical expertise of our industry collaborator Syngenta.
For comprehensive insights into this cutting−edge project, visit our website at:
https://shunsuke62.wixsite.com/nrf-crp
If you're intrigued and your qualifications align, seize the opportunity to become a part of our team! Join us as we cultivate innovation and push the boundaries of research excellence.
Group Updates
​​Jan 18, 2024
Happy to share our first preprint on the collective synthesis of highly oxygenated (furano)germacranolides, molephantin, tomenphantopin C/F, EM-2, and phantomolin. Out now on ChemRxiv!
​Jan 12, 2024
Welcome, our new PhD student, Saw Hui Ling, to our group!
​Dec 14, 2023
Introducing our novel method for hydroalkylation of 1,1−diarylalkenes using in situ generated magnesium hydride (MgHâ‚‚) from magnesium iodide (MgIâ‚‚) and sodium hydride (NaH) in ethereal solvents! Check it out now in Helvetica Chimica Acta!
Dec 9, 2023
Check out our latest review, "Photo− and electro−chemical strategies for the activations of strong chemical bonds", out now as an advance article on Chemical Society Reviews!
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Nov 22, 2023
Welcome, our new postdoctoral fellow, Bendik Gromer, to our group!
Nov 6, 2023
Our latest research unveils a groundbreaking photochemical method for alkylation of diazines (pyrimidines, pyrazines, and pyridazines) using N−(acyloxy)phthalimides! We are happy to dedicate this paper to Professor Shigeru Yamago for his 60th birthday.
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Aug 15, 2023
Out now in Angewandte Chemie International Edition is our latest paper on a photo−induced dearomatization protocol using a combination of polysulfide anions and formate. Happy to dedicate this paper to Prof. Dennis Curran for his 70th birthday!
Aug 14, 2023
Welcome, our new Ph.D. students, Wayne Sow and Feng Zixuan, and our new M.Sc. student, Zang Zixuan, to our group!
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Aug 1, 2023
Welcome, our new postdoctoral fellow, Warabhorn Rodphon, to our group!
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Mar 17, 2023
Warm farewell to our colleague, Dr. Chen Jiahua, on his journey to Prof. Pauline Chiu's research group, University of Hong Kong.
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Jan 27, 2023
Our first paper of 2023, dedicated to Prof. Mukund Sibi for his 70th birthday, is out now on Angew. Chem.! We developed a protocol for preparation of allylmagnesium reagents from 1,3−dienes via hydromagnesiation with MgHâ‚‚.
Featured Publications
Dearomatization of (Hetero)arenes through Photodriven Interplay between Polysulfide Anions and Formate
Eugene Yew Kun Tan, Amirah S. Mat Lani, Wayne Sow, Yuliang Liu, Haoyu Li, Shunsuke Chiba
Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 2023, e202309764. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/anie.202309764
