Organic Chemistry in Water
Our research aims to develop methods for complex organic synthesis in water. To achieve this, we focus on three main areas of research:
1) Synthesizing and studying artificial enzymes using molecularly imprinted polymers.
2) Studying prebiotically relevant reactions in water microdroplets that may have impacted the origins of life on Earth.
3) Merging machine learning and synthesis on automated robotic platforms to optimize chemical reactions and discover new chemistry.
Our research integrates organic synthesis, physical organic chemistry, computational methods, and programming skills.
The choice of project depends on your interests and strengths, as each area offers unique challenges and opportunities to develop specific skills. If you are drawn to synthetic chemistry and mechanistic studies, you can design artificial enzymes using molecularly imprinted nanoparticles. If you prefer advanced analytical techniques on simpler systems, projects involving prebiotic chemistry in water microdroplets could be a great fit. Alternatively, if you are interested in programming and technology, you can contribute to machine learning-based reaction optimization using a robotic platform. Your project will be tailored to match your goals and help you grow as a researcher.
Halfdan Jepsen (BSc, thesis project)
Christina Zhang (MSc, research project)
Contact
Michael Martin Nielsen
Carlsberg Reintegration Fellow
Office B317
Tlf. 53 68 31 30