Expert Details
Organic Synthesis, Asymmetric Catalysis
ID: 723304
Canada
involves:
addition reaction, addition reaction catalysis, bismuth chemistry, chiral
synthesis, enantioselective catalysis, epoxide group, fine organic synthesis,
homogeneous catalysis, natural organic compound, natural product, organic
acid, organic chemical separation, organic chemical structure, organic
chemistry, organic compound, organic reaction, organic reaction mechanism,
organic solvent, organic synthesis, organometallic compound, palladium
catalysis.
Expert has applied his synthetic organic chemistry background to the
development of chiral catalysts enabling efficient asymmetric synthesis for
selected reactions of synthetic importance. In recent years, catalytic
asymmetric synthesis has been recognized as one of the most valuable tool
for efficient access to enantiopure molecules. Asymmetric catalysis in
aqueous media in particular is of high current interest because water is a key
solvent for environmentally benign chemical synthesis. His results will
provide medicinal researchers with new tools for preparing biologically
important molecules. Indeed, the practicality of his synthetic strategies will
speed up the synthesis of appreciable quantities of natural and unnatural
products for biological evaluation, and the preparation of analogues to serve
as probes to the study of biological systems and the expedition of drug
discovery.
He reported the use of bismuth(III) salts susceptible to behave as Lewis acids.
This domain is very promising nowadays because the development of efficient
catalysts for asymmetric synthesis is a major concern.
His previous experience in homogeneous catalysis involving transition metals
is a major advantage.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 1997 | Degree: PhD | Subject: Chemistry | Institution: University of Namur |
| Year: 1991 | Degree: BS | Subject: Chemistry | Institution: University of Namur |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
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| Years: 2006 to 2010 | Employer: Laval University | Title: Associate Professor | Department: Department of Chemistry |
Responsibilities:Available upon request. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2001 to 2005 | Employer: Laval University | Title: Assistant Professor | Department: Department of Chemistry |
Responsibilities:Available upon request. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2000 to 2001 | Employer: University of Montreal | Title: Post-doctoral Researcher | Department: Department of Chemistry |
Responsibilities:Available upon request. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1998 to 2000 | Employer: Stanford University | Title: Post-doctoral Researcher | Department: Department of Chemistry |
Responsibilities:Available upon request. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1997 to 1997 | Employer: Universite catholique de Louvain | Title: Research Associate | Department: Department of Chemistry |
Responsibilities:Available upon request. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1991 to 1997 | Employer: University of Namur | Title: PhD Student | Department: Department of Chemistry |
Responsibilities:Available upon request. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2010 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Full Professor | Department: Department of Chemistry |
Responsibilities:Available upon request. |
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Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
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| He is a member of the American Chemical Society and the Canadian Institute of Chemistry. |
| Professional Appointments |
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| He is a member of the Scientific Committee and Scientific Team of Nitrox Medical Devices (NMD, Montreal). |
| Awards / Recognition |
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| He is the author of two recent publications which have recently been recognised in the 'Top-50 most cited articles' as published in Tetrahedron Letters 2003-2006. |
| Publications and Patents Summary |
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| He has 20 publications. |
Language Skills
| Language | Proficiency |
|---|---|
| English | He is fluent in English. |
| French | He is fluent in French (mother tongue). |
| Dutch | He has a very good knowledge of Dutch. |
Fields of Expertise
synthetic organic chemistry, addition reaction, addition reaction catalysis, bismuth chemistry, chiral synthesis, enantioselective catalysis, epoxide group, fine organic synthesis, homogeneous catalysis, natural organic compound, natural product, organic acid, organic chemical separation, organic chemical structure, organic chemistry, organic compound, organic reaction, organic reaction mechanism, organic solvent, organic synthesis, organometallic compound, palladium catalysis, asymmetric synthesis, homogeneous transition metal catalysis, palladium homogeneous catalysis, molecular diversity, nitrone, complex carbohydrate synthesis, crude distillation, organic acid analysis, heterocyclic compound synthesis, aromatic compound synthesis, hydrosilation, natural product chemistry, hydronium ion, alkyl halide, organoaluminum, cycloaddition, carbohydrate synthesis, fine chemical intermediate, addition reaction, addition reaction catalysis, organometallic reaction mechanism, organogermanium compound, organosulfur chemistry, benzophenone, enantioselective heterogeneous catalysis, organic liquid analysis, organic compound synthesis modeling, cyclization, alkylation, carbanion, carbocation, organophosphorus chemistry, organochlorine compound, gallium chemistry, pharmaceutical drug, qualitative organic chemistry, pharmaceutical chemistry, organosilicon chemistry, organometal environmental effect, organometallic chemistry, organic photochemistry, hydrolysis, hydrocarbon chemistry, heterocyclic compound, fine chemical, crude oil, carbocation chemistry, carbanion chemistry, bismuth, applied organic chemistry, amine, amide, aldehyde