Glorius Group

Glorius Group

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Team of highly motivated 😍 young chemists👩‍🔬 trying to make a difference in CATALYSIS ⚗🐱 (and beyond): a green key technology of the future 🌍 based @uni-muenster.de. Student managed account. https://www.uni-muenster.de/Chemie.oc/glorius/

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Congratulations to Arne Nalop on successfully completing his PhD! 🎓🎉 We're proud to have been part of your journey and wish you all the best for the exciting chapter ahead! What a fantastic way to celebrate with the whole group! 🐉🧪🌟 #PhDone #Chemistry #GloriusGroup

We’re excited to welcome three more members to our group! 🎉 A warm welcome to Andrea Gotti, Maya Maksousa, and Junichiro Hirano (from left to right). Looking forward to fresh ideas, exciting science, and great collaborations ahead! 🧪🔬 #Chemistry #Research

Welcome to our six new group members! 🎉 Dr. Dawson Konowalchuk, Aditya Roychowdhury, Kamaljeet, Theertha Babu Therambil, Rubal Sharma & Luka Praprotnik Čurič. We’re excited for the new ideas, collaborations and science ahead! 🧪🔬 #Chemistry #Research

Great to attend the 30th Lecture Conference on Photochemistry at TU Braunschweig! ☀️🔬 Inspiring talks, exciting science, and stimulating discussions with the photochemistry community, including David Procter and Burkhard König. #Photochemistry #Chemistry

🎉 Glorius Group Summer Party 2026! Huge thank you to everyone who joined the Glorius Group Summer Party 2026, with a special shoutout to our incredible alumni for reconnecting with us! From high-stakes games to fantastic food, it was one for the books. 🙌✨ #Networking #Meetup

SPP 2363 is in full force! The Molecular Machine Learning annual meeting in Karlsruhe was a hit. We enjoyed touring KIT’s ChemASAP & HELMA self-driving labs and connecting on the future of ML in chemistry. Thanks to the organizers! 🙌 #SPP2363 #MachineLearning #Chemistry #KIT

What an exciting time at Green IUPAC 2026 in Lisbon! Fantastic event highlighting green chemistry research. Huge congrats to Madina Lenz on her poster prize for interrupted energy transfer cycloaddition! Thanks to all for the great vibe. #GreenIUPAC2026 #GreenChemistry

Celebrating 10 years of SusChemSys ! 🧪✨ Presented our work on automated structure elucidation from GC–MS spectra for reaction discovery using chemistry-informed ML to turn data into structure. Huge thanks to NXT Spectra & Next-in-NRW! #efrenrw #SusChemSys #ML #Chemistry

🏆 CHEMCUP CHAMPIONS! 🏆 What a historic day for Glorius Group! ⚽🥇 Huge congratulations to our team for their dedication, hard work, and incredible performance on the pitch. 💪🔥 A huge thank you to our amazing fans for bringing the noise and making this day unforgettable! 🙌🎉

An exciting week in Shanghai! 🤝 Dr. Fengjin Wu and Dr. Yanbo Li attended the 24th International Symposium on Homogeneous Catalysis (ISHC), presenting work from the Glorius Group and connecting with many outstanding researchers. #Chemistry #ISHC #Synthesis

🎉 That's a wrap on Dream Reactions – Towards a Sustainable Future at Schloss Münster! 🏆 Congratulations to Charlotte Vogt for winning the Green Dream Reaction Award 2026! 🙏 Thank you to our eight speakers, presenters, our audience, and the Glorius Group team! 💚 #Catalysis #Synthesis #Chemistry

Congratulations to Nele Van Wyngaerden, Debanjan Rana, and Leon Schlosser on getting their PhDs! We are proud to have been part of your journey. Wishing you every success in the exciting new chapter! 🧪🌟 #PhDone

Huge congratulations to Leon Schlosser on defending his PhD! From lab discussions to race days, it’s been a pleasure sharing the journey. EnTDecker is an amazing legacy to leave behind, and we can’t wait to see what you’ll build next. Wishing you all the best for your next chapter! 🏃🏻‍♂️🧪🚀 #PhDone

Simple building blocks, complex 3D heterocycles. In our new JACS study, synergistic photoredox/Cr/Lewis acid catalysis enables modular access to densely substituted THF, forming four new bonds and up to four stereocenters with high selectivity. Link to paper: pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/...

pubs.acs.orgHighly Selective and Modular Assembly of Densely Substituted TetrahydrofuransDensely substituted heterocycles are ubiquitous motifs in both natural products and pharmaceuticals. sp3-Heterocycles bearing multiple vicinal stereocenters are especially critical targets due to their challenging construction under precise stereocontrol. The multisubstituted tetrahydrofuran (THF) family, for example, represents a privileged structural motif. Yet, syntheses of THFs are often step-intensive and tailored to a single target structure, as generalized and robust methods that rapidly introduce multiple substituents from simple precursors remain underdeveloped. Herein, we present a distinct approach featuring two core advantages: modular assembly from abundant building blocks, and precise chemo-, regio-, diastereo-, and enantioselectivity. Pivotal to the success of this methodology is synergistic metallaphotoredox–Lewis acid catalysis, which rapidly constructs four bonds in THFs bearing up to four stereocenters. Experimental and computational studies deliver further insight into the mechanism. High-throughput experimentation (HTE) highlights the potential for efficient generation of THF-based libraries.

Simple building blocks, complex 3D heterocycles. In our new JACS study, synergistic photoredox/Cr/Lewis acid catalysis enables modular access to densely substituted THF, forming four new bonds and up to four stereocenters with high selectivity. Link to paper: pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/...

pubs.acs.orgHighly Selective and Modular Assembly of Densely Substituted TetrahydrofuransDensely substituted heterocycles are ubiquitous motifs in both natural products and pharmaceuticals. sp3-Heterocycles bearing multiple vicinal stereocenters are especially critical targets due to thei...

Represented Glorius Group's research at #BOSSXIX in Leuven! 🇧🇪 Phenomenal week sharing scientific insights and connecting with pioneers.🧪✨ A definite highlight was to connect with Prof. Scott E. Denmark and Prof. Véronique Gouverneur. #OrganicChemistry #Synthesis #Networking

Congratulations to Nele Van Wyngaerden on the successful defense of her PhD last week! 🎓 Nele's research focused on developing innovative imidazolium-based cholesterol analogues for novel applications. We wish you all the best in the exciting journey ahead! 🎉

Proud moment! Dr. Ayan Jati met German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier & Prof. Dr. Robert Schlögl at the 2026 @AvHStiftung Annual Meeting. A wonderful event celebrating scientific excellence and international collaboration. Congrats, Ayan! 🌍✨ #AvH2026 #Humboldt

Excited to share our new work in JACS! 📚 We use energy transfer activation of furans & oxazoles to generate distinct 1,4-biradicals. These undergo (5+4) cycloaddition with VCPs for rapid synthesis of heterobicyclo[5.2.1]decane scaffolds. Paper: pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/... #Photocatalysis #Chemistry

pubs.acs.orgAccessing Medium-Sized Bridged Heterocycles via EnT-Catalyzed Intermolecular Dearomative (5 + 4) Cycloaddition of Furans and OxazolesMedium-sized bridged heterocycles are highly attractive structural motifs in bioactive natural products and medicinal chemistry. However, their broader exploration remains limited due to the lack of concise and modular synthetic strategies, as their synthesis is challenged by unfavorable enthalpic and entropic constraints. Herein, we report an energy transfer (EnT)-catalyzed intermolecular (5 + 4) dearomative cycloaddition of furans with vinyl cyclopropanes, providing direct access to (Z)-10-oxabicyclo[5.2.1]deca-3,8-diene scaffolds in a single step. Visible light triplet sensitization unlocks a distinct diene-type 1,4-biradical activation mode in furans. This triplet-state reactivity enables intermolecular higher-order (5 + 4) cycloadditions that remain inaccessible under conventional thermal activation. Mechanistic investigations support an energy transfer pathway and provide insights into the origin of the observed regioselectivity. The resulting partially unsaturated cycloadducts offer multiple synthetic handles for downstream functionalization, enabling rapid and modular incorporation of heterobicyclo[5.2.1]alkane motifs and highlighting their potential as versatile building blocks in synthetic chemistry.

🔋 Exciting week at #IMLB in Montréal! Marc Jaspers & Steffen Heuvel are connecting with the global battery community. 🤝 The big takeaway: innovations in organic materials are a key driver for next-gen energy storage. ⚗️⚡ #EnergyStorage #OrganicChemistry #MaterialsScience

Attended the 14th ISOFR in Bologna, Italy with Indrasish Dey, Niklas Hölter, Paulina Hartmann & Colin Stein! Great time showcasing Glorius Group research & talking #chemistry with brilliant researchers. 🧪 Thanks to the organizers & Prof. Paolo Melchiorre! 👏 #ISOFR #Research

The Glorius Group #MachineLearning is at #AI4XAccelerate2026 in Singapore! 🇸🇬 Two talks still to come Thu 18 Jun: MaikNiedziella (15:30, GC/MS Structure Elucidation) & Jan Spies (17:15, PU Learning). Plus posters 1.23, 2.8 at the Wed and 1.27 at the Thu session! 🤖🧪

From molecular precision to improved performance: NHC-functionalized step edges unlock enhanced electrochemical CO₂ reduction. Great teamwork with groups of Salas, Amirjalayer, Mönig. Now in Advanced Materials! 🔬⚡♻️ lnkd.in/eQw922x4 #NHCs #CO2Reduction #Catalysis

🌈Happy Pride Month! 🌈 This June, Glorius Group stands for equality, inclusion, and science without barriers. ✨ Great research thrives when everyone belongs. 🔬❤️ #PrideMonth #EqualScience #ScienceForAll #DiversityInSTEM

🧪 New paper in Angewandte Chemie (VIP)! 🎉 Our CHIM-NTA lipid analogue immobilizes enzymes on bacterial surfaces, enabling single-cell cascade reactions without genetic engineering. Congratulations to all the authors! lnkd.in/eKwApZbu #Biocatalysis #ChemicalBiology

🧪✨ A “named reaction” represents a lasting contribution to synthetic chemistry. We are delighted to see Glorius Late-Stage Saturation featured in the 7th edition of Name Reactions by Jie Jack Li 📘. 🔗 link.springer.com/chapter/10.1... #OrganicChemistry #GloriusGroup #Catalysis

link.springer.comGlorius Late-Stage SaturationThe desire to access molecules with three-dimensional structures is of great importance in drug discovery. Two decades of exploration in selective arene saturation have recently culminated in producti...

In the Glorius Group, it’s not about making a statement for one day - it’s who we are. We stand for diversity, respect, equality, and visibility for all, and against any form of discrimination. 🌈🌏

Congratulations to Debanjan Rana on successfully defending his PhD today!🎓👏 From advancing photocatalysis to bridging it with machine learning, your work has been nothing short of inspiring. Wishing you all the best as you head to the UK for your postdoc! #PhDone

🧪 #WorldLabDay – Answer Reveal🧩 Thanks to everyone who took on our crossword challenge yesterday, and for exploring all the clues inspired by our research, our group, and life in the lab. Did you get them right? Let us know! #OrganicChemistry #ChemistryPuzzle

🧪Happy #WorldLabDay from the Glorius Group! To celebrate, we have created a chemistry crossword challenge🧩It’s packed with clues from our research, our group, and everyday lab life. Can you crack the clues? Answer revealed tomorrow! #OrganicChemistry #ChemistryPuzzle

Happy Easter from the Glorius Group 🐰🌱 Our Easter bunny seems to be keeping an eye on the construction site, where new spaces for research are steadily taking shape—a fitting scene for a season of growth, renewal, and what’s ahead. Wishing everyone a relaxing holiday!

Eid al-Fitr Mubarak!🧪✨ Like well-controlled reactions that transform matter, Eid al-Fitr marks renewal, reflection, and new beginnings. We celebrate collaboration, curiosity, and shared discovery across cultures. ⚗️ 🌍 🤝 Wishing everyone a joyful and blessed Eid. 🌙

Last week, Carla, Julius and Sophie represented the Glorius Group at the FJS Spring Symposium. Inspiring talks, great industry exchange and poster sessions. Congrats to Julius for winning an oral presentation award! Thanks to JCF & GDCh. See you next year in Rostock! #FJS2026

A warm welcome to our newest group members: Niklas Dobberstein 💻, Manh Hung Tran 💻, Ard van Noordenne 💻, and Dr. Soumen Barik 💡! We’re very happy to have you on board and look forward to the great work ahead! 🚀 🧪 #NewBeginnings #AcademicLife #ChemistryResearch

Just like aromatic rings, may your happiness be perfectly balanced and full of resonance!🎨✨ Happy Holi from the Glorius group!🌈🎉 #happyholi2026 #ColorfulReactions #FestivalOfColors