Cameron MacRae
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About
UK
Chemistry
Jesus College
Research
Research interests
- Non-covalent catalysis
- Enantioselective catalysis
- Transition metal catalysis
- Organic synthesis
PhD thesis: TBC
My PhD project is focused on the ability of non-covalent interactions to impart enantioselectivity to reactions in organic chemistry. Akin to the mechanism of enzyme catalysis, a host of intermolecular forces catalyse a desired enantioselective reaction that delivers valuable enantiopure or enantioenriched materials which may be otherwise inaccessible.
Who or what inspired you to pursue your research interests?
While conducting my research on superbase catalysis in my Masters project, I discovered the power of non-covalent interactions. That and my fascination with enzymology encouraged me to explore further the field of non-covalent catalysis in organic chemistry.