We are a young organic chemistry research group developing catalysis-driven synthetic strategies for the construction of highly functionalized (hetero)cyclic and fluorinated molecules. By exploring new retrosynthetic disconnections enabled by photocatalysis or transition metal catalysis, we aim to access molecular architectures that remain challenging in contemporary organic synthesis. A central application of our work is natural product synthesis, where molecular complexity, efficiency, and selectivity are critical. At the same time, our methods are designed to deliver broadly applicable synthetic tools for the preparation of biologically relevant scaffolds, including pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.

Our research is guided by two key synergies: the development of catalysis-driven synthesis and the merger of organosulfur and organofluorine chemistry. In this context, we focus on the use of novel sulfur-containing starting materials and sustainable catalytic and photocatalytic transformations that minimize reliance on rare-earth metals. Together, these efforts aim to expand the synthetic toolbox for the efficient and sustainable construction of complex, biologically relevant molecular architectures.