Research
Research Interests
Research interests in our group focus on organometallic chemistry and homogeneous catalysis related to energy and clean generation of chemicals.
We seek to develop novel catalytic transformations to establish milder, safer and shorter routes to fuels and value-added chemicals. In particular, we exploit the unique reactivity of well-defined metal complexes in the selective scission of C-H and C-C bonds in hydrocarbons, and in activation of small molecules.
Research groups
Research grants
Selective C-H functionalisations in aromatic hydrocarbons (SELAROMA)
LEVERHULME TRUST (UK)
December 2023 - November 2027
Selective ortho-functionalisation of alkylarenes without directing groups
ROYAL SOCIETY OF CHEMISTRY (UK)
February 2022 - January 2023
Arene functionalizations through metal-mediated scission of aromatic rings
LEVERHULME TRUST (UK)
April 2019 - September 2021
Iridium-catalyzed selective reductive cleavage of unstrained C-C bonds: insight into the catalytic cycle
ROYAL SOCIETY (CHARITABLE)
April 2016 - July 2016
Selective reduction of arenes to alkanes by assisted tandem catalysis
ROYAL SOCIETY (CHARITABLE)
April 2015 - March 2016
Small items of Research Equipment at the University of Liverpool
ENGINEERING & PHYSICAL SCIENCES RESEARCH COUNCIL
November 2012 - March 2013