Laboratory of photoredox catalysis

Head of group

Ing. Daniel Bím, Ph.D.
b daniel.bimvscht.cz
e 22044 4492
d B2-150b

Team members

We are looking for new team members!

Research topic

In our lab, we combine experimental techniques with computational modeling tools to understand and solve challenging issues in transition-metal photoredox catalysis. Our approaches range from organic and inorganic synthesis, molecular spectroscopy, electrochemistry, photochemistry to quantum chemical methods, providing flexibility to tackle challenging problems from multiple angles. By manipulating the ligands of transition metal catalysts and reaction conditions, we aim to explain how the pre-catalysts are converted by light or electric potential into catalytically active species and understand the relationship between their electronic structure and reactivity, stability, and speciation. The emphasis is placed on understanding the reaction mechanisms to improve the state-of-the-art catalysts or to design new, more efficient and selective systems for applications in sustainable organic synthesis and energy research.