Research group
Molecular Synthesis
Position
PhD student
Telmo Francisco is a chemist with a strong background in organic synthesis and methodology development, specializing in heterocyclic chemistry. He obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry in 2019 and his Master’s degree in Chemistry in 2021 from the University of Aveiro. His academic work has focused on the design and development of synthetic strategies, including the functionalization of sterol moieties and the development of methodologies for the synthesis of azaxanthones.
During his Master’s studies, he completed a Short-Term Scientific Mission (STSM) at the University of Vienna under the supervision of Professor Nuno Maulide, where he applied amide activation strategies to the synthesis of highly substituted morpholines. This work contributed to his recognition with the Best Master Thesis Prize in Organic Chemistry, awarded in 2024 by the Sociedade Portuguesa de Química.
He is currently pursuing a PhD at the University of Aveiro, developing new methodologies for the synthesis of meta-amino pyridines. His research integrates advanced heterocyclic synthesis techniques with data science approaches, enabling efficient reaction design and optimization. During his doctoral studies, he undertook an STSM at the University of Lisbon in collaboration with Professor Carlos Afonso and Professor Rafael Gomes, focusing on the translation of synthetic methodologies into flow chemistry conditions.
At present, he is conducting an STSM at CEA Saclay, working on the development of a late-stage diversity-generating skeletal editing methodology targeting the meta-amination of pyridines. This research involves skeletal editing strategies combined with photochemistry, ozonolysis, and isotope labelling techniques.
His expertise includes organic synthesis, heterocyclic chemistry, reaction methodology development, flow chemistry, photochemical transformations, and data-driven research strategies.
