Uncovering novel excited state reactivity provides opportunities to build complex molecular architectures often with unique stereochemistry. A fundamental challenge in such a process involves controlling excited state reactivity of organic molecules due to the short lifetimes of the reactive species leading to stereo-enriched products. We have been interested in developing strategies for controlling the excited state reactivity as well as stereochemistry of products where the reactants reach the excited state(s) upon UV and/or visible light irradiations. This presentation will highlight our methodology of employing UV and/or visible light for performing photoreactions with excellent control over reactivity and selectivity. Based on photochemical and photophysical investigations, the presentation will highlight novel excited state reactivity of organic molecules, how to influence their excited state behavior towards productive reaction pathways and provide a mechanistic rationale for the observed reactivity in different systems. Time permitting the presentation will also highlight now novel excited state processes can be tailored for novel material properties.
The seminar will be held on July 12, at 13:30, at the University of Algarve, Gambelas Campus - Building 7, Room 1.39, and also online, via Zoom.
Participation is free but mandatory to register.
About our speaker:
Prof. Dr. Jayaraman Sivaguru (Siva) is the Distinguished University Professor and the Antonia and Marshall Wilson Professor at the Department of Chemistry, Bowling Green State University (BGSU), Bowling Green, Ohio.
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