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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

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.

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Group Updates

Oct 17, 2024

Our latest paper, dedicated to Prof. Koichi Narasaka for his 80th birthday, is out now on Chem! We developed a protocol for dearomative dimerization and skeletal rearrangement of quinolines under polysulfide anions photocatalysis, with collaboration from Pratt group!

 

​​Oct 10, 2024

Welcome, our new postdoctoral fellow, Peng Tianyu, to our group!

 

Aug 7, 2024

Welcome, our new PhD student, Liu Yaoyue, to our group!

 

Aug 1, 2024

Welcome, our new exchange student from Vietnam National University, Le Minh Ngoc, to our group!

 

​​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 (MgH₂) from magnesium iodide (MgI₂) 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.​

Featured Publications

Dearomative dimerization of quinolines and their skeletal rearrangement to indoles triggered by single-electron transfer

Eugene Yew Kun Tan, Alireza Dehdari, Amirah S. Mat Lani, Derek A. Pratt, Shunsuke Chiba

Chem, 2024, 10, 1–13. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chempr.2024.09.016

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