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The Development of Organic Transformations via Photocatalysis

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Project Details

Program
BioScience
Field of Study
Chemistry
Division
All Divisions
Faculty Lab Link
https://www.kaust.edu.sa/en/study/faculty/magnus-rueping
Center Affiliation
KAUST Catalysis Center

Project Description

Over the past few years, the field of photocatalysis has demonstrated its potential to drive complicated chemical reactions under mild conditions using visible-light as an energy source and inexpensive, bench-stable substrates as feedstocks. Our group has been focused on the development of photocatalyzed organic transformations via diverse pathways including single electron transfer (SET), energy transfer (ET), photo-excited metal cross-coupling, electron-donor-acceptor (EDA) complex. Project-duration will be 3-6 month, details of arrival/departure dates to be discussed.

About the Researcher

Magnus Rueping
Professor, Chemistry
Physical Science and Engineering Division

Affiliations

Education Profile

  • Postdoctoral fellow, Harvard University
  • Ph.D., ETH Zurich
  • B.Sc./M.Sc., Technical University of Berlin

Research Interests

Professor Rueping's research interests include organocatalysis, metal catalysis and biocatalysis; new reaction methodology and technology; smart materials, photochemistry and flow chemistry.

Selected Publications

  • H.-H. Liao, A. Chatupheeraphat, C.-C. Hsiao, I. Atodiresei, M. Rueping. ""Asymmetric BrA¸nsted Acid Catalyzed Synthesis of Triarylmethanes - Construction of Communesin- and Spiroindoline Scaffolds."" Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 54, 15540-15544
  • M. Nakajima, E. Fava, S. Loescher, Z. Jiang, M. Rueping. ""Photoredox-Catalyzed Reductive Coupling of Aldehydes, Ketones, and Imines with Visible Light."" Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 54, 8828-8832
  • D. C. Fabry, M. A. Ronge, J. Zoller, M. Rueping. ""C-H Functionalization of Phenols Using Combined Ruthenium and Photoredox Catalysis: In Situ Generation of the Oxidant."" Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 54, 2801-2805
  • S. Raja, M. Nakajima, I. Atodiresei, M. Rueping. ""Combined Experimental and Computational Study for the First Catalytic Asymmetric 4p-Elektrocyclization of N-Heterocycles."" Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 54, 2762-2765
  • M. Leiendecker, C.-C. Hsiao, L. Guo, N. Alandini, M. Rueping. ""Metal-Catalyzed Dealkoxylative Caryl-Csp3 Cross-Coupling - Replacement of Aromatic Methoxy Groups Employing a Functionalized Nucleophile"" Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 53, 12912-12915

Desired Project Deliverables

Students shall extend their general knowledge and skills in chemistry and photocatalysis. An emphasis will be put on characterisation techniques. Students will be taught to work independently on projects, yet strengthening their critical sense to develop new ideas. In the course of the internship students shall demonstrate this understanding during oral presentations and one final written report.

Recommended Student Background

A background in Chemistry is preferred.
The ideal candidates should have some experience or interest in conducting photocatalysis experiments.
Experience with or interest in learning laboratory skills associated with analytical chemistry is beneficial.
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Cumulative GPA
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