Prof. Dr. Rene M. Koenigs

University of Bayreuth

报告时间：9月12日16：00-17：00

报告地点: 张江校区6号楼2楼宣讲厅

邀请人: 吴晶晶 副教授

报告摘要(Abstract)：

We present our recent advances in photochemical and photocatalytic carbene/nitrene transfer reactions. Emphasis will be placed on strategies to access either singlet or triplet states and how this electronic control enables distinct applications in synthetic methodology. Approaches to modulate nitrene reactivity via single-electron transfer pathways or direct photoexcitation will be highlighted, supported by mechanistic and computational studies that have guided the discovery of advanced cycloaddition chemistry. We further outline an international, collaborative research program that integrates fundamental reactivity studies, reaction development, and mechanistic insight with translational applications in drug discovery. This work demonstrates how photochemical methods can unlock the potential of reactive intermediates and convert fundamental discoveries into new strategies for the synthesis of therapeutic candidates.

报告人简介(Brief introduction)：

Rene studied chemistry at Goethe University Frankfurt am Main from 2002 to 2008. In 2011, he obtained his PhD degree at RWTH Aachen University (supervisor: Prof. Dr. Magnus Rueping). Since Oct. 2015, he moved to RWTH Aachen University as assistant professor, and was promoted to full professor in May 2022. Since April 2025, he takes chair of Organic Chemistry at University of Bayreuth. His research focuses on organic synthesis, photochemistry, carbene/nitrene chemistry etc. He has published over 100 papers in top journals such as Science, Nat. Commun., Angew. Chem. Int. Ed., etc. Also, he has received numerous awards, including the Thieme Journal Award, RWTH Aachen FAMOS award for excellence in leadership, Future Fellowship of the Australian Research Council, Anhui Province Foreign Expert Talent Program.