Prof. Mark Gandelman

We conduct a wide range of projects on organic and organometallic chemistry, catalyst design, main group elements chemistry and asymmetric synthesis. We design and develop organometallic and metal-free systems with fundamentally novel properties which can be used as catalysts for important yet problematic chemical reactions to build our sustainable future. We make a focus on the understanding of chemical and physical properties of these systems and the mechanistic features of their reactivity. Ideally, we aim for sustainable, environmentally benign one-pot reactions which generate minimal chemical waste, use non-toxic reagents and require little energy. During these projects students learn organic and inorganic synthesis, work with air sensitive materials, mechanistic analysis, multinuclear NMR, HPLC, GC, MS, X-ray among other analytical tools.

Required Background: Students studying Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering or Materials program towards BSc or MSc degrees.

For more info visit our website: markgandelman.technion.ac.il