The Roy Research Group

Organic Synthesis

Our group focuses on the ‘Directing Group’ free C-H functionalization through ‘Carbene Transfer’ reactions using novel transition metal or organometallic complexes as catalysts. The relatively inert nature of the strong C-H bond demands the syntheses of specially designed sophisticated catalysts for this method to be employed as the sustainable route for a diverse array of synthetic transformations. One of the major challenges of C-H functionalization is to attain the regioselectivity as there are multiple C-H bonds present in the same molecule.

Main group chemistry Mainly deals with studies of the elements which belong to the groups 1, 2 and 13-17 in the periodic table. In general, all of these elements utilize their outermost s or p orbitals in bonding. However, this particular bonding scenario of main group elements changes in case of their corresponding hypervalent compounds, where the valence shell can be expanded.

Syntheses and Stabilization of Heterodiatomic species with Low Valent Main Group Elements

Organic Homogeneous Catalysis with cAAC-Transition Metal Complexes having Low valent, Low coordinate Metal Centers

Complexes containing transition metal atoms in different oxidation states are involved in many fundamental processes. They often act as catalysts in various organic transformations. Mechanistic investigations lead to the general conclusion that complexes with higher coordinate metals undergo ligand-dissociation in solution to produce reactive intermediates containing low coordinate metals having available substrate binding sites.

We perform computational studies to predict the ground state, bonding and Stability of novel and exotic main group compounds prior to synthesis.

Computational Chemistry

We perform computational studies to predict the ground state, bonding and Stability of novel and exotic main group compounds prior to synthesis.

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Organic Synthesis

Syntheses and Stabilization of Heterodiatomic species with Low Valent Main Group Elements

Syntheses and Stabilization of Heterodiatomic species with Low Valent Main Group Elements

Organic Homogeneous Catalysis with cAAC-Transition Metal Complexes having Low valent, Low coordinate Metal Centers

Computational Chemistry

Computational Chemistry

Research Interest

1. Organic Synthesis

2. Stabilization and syntheses of low valent heterodiatomic species with main group elements

3. Homogeneous catalysis with cAAC-transition metal complexes with low valent, low coordinate metal centers

4. Computational Chemistry