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We are Inorganic/Organic Material Chemists, and the majority of our hard work is invested in the synthesis of inorganic/organic compounds, as well as in the development of new synthetic methodologies to achieve our target compounds. Primarily, we strive to create novel molecules with π-conjugated macrocyclic architectures that exhibit distinct optoelectronic properties. These designed molecular architectures are intended for near-infrared photothermal conversion therapy and for developing unique (anti)aromatic systems directed towards various optoelectronic applications. We perform multistep chemical synthesis and characterize them using modern analytical tools. Their optical and electronic properties are then investigated using advanced spectroscopic techniques. Additionally, we conduct Density Functional Theory (DFT/TD-DFT) Calculations to further support the experimental data.       

What We Do ?

Our Research Objectives ?

  1. Coordination and Organometallic Chemistry Using π-Conjugated Porphyrinoid Macrocycles as a Ligand Platform.

  2. Development of Near-Infrared (NIR) Dyes as Photothermal Conversion Agents for Cancer Therapy.

  3. Utilization of Porphyrinoids and Polyaromatic Hydrocarbons as a Platform for Air Stable Radical Species.

  4. Luminescent π-Conjugated Organic Materials for Optoelectronic Applications.

  5. Construction of Aromatic / Antiaromatic Molecular Architectures.

Interdisciplinary Skills That You Will Acquire with Us ?

  • You will receive comprehensive training in multistep chemical synthesis and purifications, while targeting challenging yet aesthetically beautiful macrocycles.

  • You will become familiar with modern characterization techniques such as Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), High-Resolution Mass Spectrometry (HRMS), Electron Paramagnetic Resonance (EPR), and X-ray Diffraction (XRD), elemental analysis, and IR spectroscopy. 

  • You will gain in-depth knowledge on various spectroscopic techniques such as X-ray absorption spectroscopy, steady-state UV/Vis/NIR spectroscopy, fluorescence spectroscopy, time-resolved spectroscopy and Magnetic circular dichroism (MCD), and cyclic voltammetry (CV).

  • You will learn density functional theory (DFT/TD-DFT) calculations to understand optical and electronic structure of these materials and advanced computational analysis for studying (anti)aromaticity.

  • Collectively, you will emerge as a well-rounded chemist with a diverse skill set encompassing synthesis, characterization, and application of synthesized compounds.

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