Miriam O'Duill

Molecules are the building blocks of modern life: They are the pharmaceuticals that cure us when we are ill, the agrochemicals that protect our crops, and some can even transform heat into electricity. But making these molecules is not always straightforward. In my laboratory, we develop new reactions that allow us to make molecules. We aim to understand exactly how these reactions occur, and use this understanding to develop more sustainable chemistry (e.g. using catalysts, and/or alternatives to precious metals).