Member of the department of Química Orgánica y Química Inorgánica at the University of Alcalá de Henares (Grupo Procesos Catalíticos Sostenibles con Compuestos Organometálicos), funded through the Comunidad de Madrid supported Programa de Atracción de Talento 2019: Modalidad 1. His current research interests focus on the use of first-row transition metals in the development of new catalytic C-H activation and functionalisation protocols and utilisation of carbon dioxide as a renewable feedstock. Show more Member of the department of Química Orgánica y Química Inorgánica at the University of Alcalá de Henares (Grupo Procesos Catalíticos Sostenibles con Compuestos Organometálicos), funded through the Comunidad de Madrid supported Programa de Atracción de Talento 2019: Modalidad 1. His current research interests focus on the use of first-row transition metals in the development of new catalytic C-H activation and functionalisation protocols and utilisation of carbon dioxide as a renewable feedstock. Show less

Current research interests focus on the use of carbon dioxide as a chemical feedstock and the use of cobalt as the basis of catalytic systems for direct C-H functionalization.

Research focusing on development of new methodologies for transition metal mediated C-H activation and subsequent mechanistic understanding. Responsibility for planning and directing the project. Direct supervision of PhD students associated with the project on a daily basis.

Supervisor: Prof. Dr. A. W. KleijDesigning and optimizing new organo- and metallo-based catalyst systems for the conversion of CO2 and epoxides into cyclic- and poly-carbonates. The position involves leading this area of the group’s research, with direct supervision and training of junior group members, preparing manuscripts for publication in peer reviewed journals and initiating collaborations with internal/external academic partners in order to combine expertise and develop the… Show more Supervisor: Prof. Dr. A. W. KleijDesigning and optimizing new organo- and metallo-based catalyst systems for the conversion of CO2 and epoxides into cyclic- and poly-carbonates. The position involves leading this area of the group’s research, with direct supervision and training of junior group members, preparing manuscripts for publication in peer reviewed journals and initiating collaborations with internal/external academic partners in order to combine expertise and develop the projects more efficiently. Show less

Supervisors: Dr. C. Boisson and Dr. R Spitz.Sponsors: INEOS Olefins & Polymers Europe Project concerning development of silica supported compounds as catalyst activators for polyethylene production, focusing on applicability for use by the industrial partners. The results obtained have led to a patent application in this area.

Working on new catalytic solutions for laundry detergent products. Identified, optimized and progressed new potential metal complexes for bleach catalysis towards development stage. Generated and interpreted large amounts of data obtained from high-throughput experimentation for catalyst optimization and product formulation. Investigated structure-activity relationships with results leading to design of second generation catalysts. Established collaborations with external academic and… Show more Working on new catalytic solutions for laundry detergent products. Identified, optimized and progressed new potential metal complexes for bleach catalysis towards development stage. Generated and interpreted large amounts of data obtained from high-throughput experimentation for catalyst optimization and product formulation. Investigated structure-activity relationships with results leading to design of second generation catalysts. Established collaborations with external academic and industrial partners. Liaised between the groups different sites in the Netherlands and China. Results used to improve the intellectual property portfolio of the company as a result of patent applications. Show less

Investigating new potential applications for manganese oxidation catalysts, performance resulting in the offer of a permanent position within the company.