Research

Synthesis

We design and synthesize organic functional materials and medicinal compounds. Our expertise spans functionalized carbon nanostructures - [60]fullerene, nanotubes, and graphene - and π-conjugated architectures for solar energy conversion. In drug discovery, we work within an interdisciplinary network that brings together computational chemistry, biological evaluation, and advanced physico-chemical characterization. We also develop soft materials for the controlled release of active chemical ingredients. We prioritize green chemistry via batch-to-flow process optimization and renewable feedstocks over petrochemical intermediates.

Chemical Communications 2026, DOI: 10.1039/D6CC00341A

Journal of Physical Chemistry B 2025, DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpcb.5c04238

Archives of Biochemistry &Biophysics 2025, DOI: 10.1016/j.abb.2025.110391

RSC Advances 2024, DOI: 10.1039/D3RA06886B

Nanoscale 2023, DOI: 10.1039/D4NR00383G

Journal of the American Chemical Society 1993, DOI: 10.1021/ja00074a056

Journal of the American Chemical Society 1997, DOI: 10.1021/ja00229a057

Journal of the American Chemical Society 1988, DOI: 10.1021/ja00229a057

Flow chemistry

Our lab is equipped with benchtop flow reactors for the synthesis of functionalized nanosystems and for translating batch routes of active pharmaceutical ingredients into safer, more efficient continuous processes. The confined environment of micro/meso-flow reactors ensures precise control of mixing, temperature, and residence time, enhancing sustainability and reducing exposure to hazardous compounds. Continuous-flow processing also enables straightforward scale-up, supporting industrial translation.

Chemistry - A European Journal 2022, DOI: 10.1002/chem.202103132

Journal of Flow Chemistry 2021, DOI: 10.1007/s41981-020-00131-4

Chemistry of Materials 2018, DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemmater.7b04740

Chemical Communications 2013, DOI: 10.1039/c2cc35652j

Organic Process Research & Development 2012, DOI: 10.1021/op200110a

European Journal of Organic Chemistry 2011, DOI: 10.1002/ejoc.201100993

Energy & Environmental Science 2011, DOI: 10.1039/c0ee00314j

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