Organic Chemist

United Kingdom

5 years experience

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Italian

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University education

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Degree / faculty / university
Study areas

2012-032016-03

completed

Doctor of Philosophy
Chemistry (post-graduate)

, United Kingdom

My initial research focused on the design and synthesis of fluorescent hydrogen bond-based self-replicating systems. In particular, my work focused on the design and synthesis of reactive nitrones tagged with a variety of substituted anthracene, BODIPY and boranil tags, progressing towards the realisation of the UV-mediated observation of a reactive diffusion front. However, during the course of my first year, my wide-ranging readings spawned a fascination with the rapidly-expanding area of halogen bonding. As a result, I initiated a new project on solution stable supramolecular assemblies based on halogen bond interactions. I tackled the challenge of constructing halogen-bonded supramolecular structures, whose association was strong enough to persist in solution. The molecules I worked with were synthetically demanding, with some targets over 1000 Daltons requiring up to 10 steps and often performed on a multi- gram scale. As such, I have developed a strong grounding in a wide range of synthetic organic techniques, particularly air and moisture-sensitive palladium- and copper-catalysed cross-coupling reactions. Prior to my synthetic work, the target molecules required careful design; I had to design molecules in which the polar nature of recognition elements was balanced with the need for solubility in non-polar solvents, something I achieved through a combination of computation, structural database searching and application of my general chemistry knowledge. I have always sought to broaden my horizons through engaging with the wider community in a number of national and international conferences, where I have presented my work through both oral and poster presentations. Furthermore, my work has led to three publications in well-respected peer-reviewed journals, where I have reported the synthesis and characterisation of over 20 novel compounds.

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2009-102012-01

completed

Master of Science
Chemistry

, Italy

The M. Sc. program consisted in the in-depth study of various areas of chemical sciences, with particular focus on synthetic and physical organic chemistry. The final year project was carried out in the laboratory of and consisted of a study on the photochemical stereochemical inversion of sulfoxide groups embedded in a tetrasulfinylcalix[4]arene.

2006-102009-10

completed

Bachelor of Science
Chemistry

, Italy

The B. Sc. program included the extensive study of inorganic, organic, analytical, physical and theoretical chemistry. The final year project was carried out in the research group of and focused on the design and synthesis of a tetrasulfinylcalix[4]arene.

Professional experience

Timeframe
Occupation / company
Tasks

2016-032017-03

Post doctoral research assistant

, United Kingdom

Continuation of the research carried out during Ph. D. with a particular view to completing the experimental work necessary for the publication of the remaining unpublished results. Additional responsibility was given for the supervision of undergraduate students, including designing experiments and narrowing the focus of their research project.

Training and development

Timeframe
Degree / institute
Content

Internship

2010-07-012010-09-30


, Italy

The summer placement at the consisted in a three month research period focused on the synthesis and characterisation of calix[4]arene scaffolds extended with 2,9- and 1,10-phenanthroline units for the realisation of deep calixarene-based cavitands.

Publications

Date
Type of publication / publisher
Title / content

Co-author / co-creator

2017-01-20

Article in a journal


Author / creator

2016-11-30

Doctoral thesis

Co-author / co-creator

2016-09-19

Article in a journal


Co-author / co-creator

2016-06-23

Article in a journal


Author / creator

2012-01-25

Master's thesis

Co-author / co-creator

2012-01-11

Article in a journal


Author / creator

2009-10-20

Bachelor's thesis

Language ability

Language
Level
Exam / certificate
English
Fluent (C1)

Italian
Mother tongue

German
Basic knowledge (A1)

French
Intermediate (A2)

Spanish
Basic knowledge (A1)

Other skills

Key professional skills
Driver licenses
Interests, hobbies, personal

-Experience in synthetic organic chemistry and general laboratory procedures for the synthesis, purification and characterisation of organic compounds starting from commercially available precursors. Particularly experienced in transition metal catalysed cross-coupling reactions, synthesis of fluorophores, 1,3-dipolar cycloadditions.
-Experience in the following analytical and synthetic techniques:
• NMR Spectroscopy (1H, 13C, 15N, 19F, 31P, 1D and 2D experiments)
• UV-vis spectroscopy
• FT-IR spectroscopy
• SEM analysis (direct experience with the microscope)
• Mass spectrometry (CI, GC-MS, ESI, MALDI)
• Preparative reverse-phase chromatography
• Microwave assisted organic synthesis
• Air- and moisture sensitive synthesis techniques
-Experience in supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students.

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