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SUMMARY:Decoding Mechanisms for Reactivity Discover & Design - Prof Mónic
 a H. Pérez-Temprano\, Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (ICIQ) 
DTSTART:20260129T140000Z
DTEND:20260129T150000Z
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CONTACT:Jasmine Mitchell
DESCRIPTION:Most reactions set-up in the lab fail. This is one of the bigg
 est challenges chemists face when designing new chemical transformations. 
 This striking situation prompts two key questions: Why do reactions fail? 
 Can failed reactions be used to trigger a paradigm-shift in reaction desig
 n? \nMy group aims to tackle these questions by placing fundamental unders
 tanding at the center of process design. By capturing key intermediates an
 d mapping elementary steps\, we seek to uncover the underlying principles 
 that dictate how reactions proceed—or why they do not. Rather than relyi
 ng on mechanisms as post-hoc explanations\, we use them as a priori tool f
 or reaction design and discovery from the bottom-up. \nOur mechanism-drive
 n philosophy not only enables the development of more  efficient chemical 
 processes but also fosters the discovery of unexpected new reaction modes\
 , expanding the mechanistic landscape of modern synthetic chemistry. \n\n
LOCATION:Dept. of Chemistry\, Wolfson Lecture Theatre
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