Suppan Kathiravan
ResearcherI am a researcher in organic chemistry, I am passionate about advancing the field through the lens of catalysis and sustainability. With a focus on uncovering innovative methods for efficient organic synthesis, my work aims to address pressing challenges in chemical processes while minimizing environmental impact.
With years of experience in the laboratory, I am committed to pushing the boundaries of catalytic science to develop practical solutions for complex chemical transformations. Through interdisciplinary collaboration and a deep understanding of catalytic mechanisms, I strive to contribute to the development of sustainable practices within the chemical industry.
My research interests encompass a broad spectrum of catalytic processes, including homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis, organometallic chemistry, and green chemistry principles. By exploring the intricate interactions between catalysts and substrates, I seek to unlock new pathways towards greener and more efficient synthesis routes.
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Teaching
"I teach organic chemistry and general chemistry courses within the chemistry program and the undergraduate program. Additionally, I supervise students in project courses and degree projects at the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels."
Research
"My research focuses on discovering new methods for synthesizing essential chemicals and medicines, which are vital components in materials and pharmaceuticals. I specialize in catalysis, a technique that accelerates chemical reactions. Through the use of catalysts, we can expedite these reactions while minimizing material consumption.
One aspect that particularly interests me is enhancing drug production. I employ a method known as late functionalization, wherein we refine drugs during the final stages of synthesis to enhance their efficacy. This approach can facilitate the production of highly effective medicines that are more accessible to people.
In essence, I am dedicated to enhancing the efficiency, cleanliness, and effectiveness of producing essential chemicals and medicines."
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Publications
Selected publications
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Kathiravan, S., Dhillon, P., Zhang, T., Nicholls, I.A. (2024). Metal free cross-dehydrogenative N-N coupling of primary amides with Lewis basic amines. Nature Communications. 15 (1).
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Kathiravan, S., Nicholls, I.A. (2024). Recent advances in electrochemical C–N bond formation via C–H/N–H activation with hydrogen evolution. Current Research in Green and Sustainable Chemistry. 8.
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Kathiravan, S., Anaspure, P. (2023). Electrochemical rhodium catalysed alkyne annulation with pyrazoles through anodic oxidation - a metal oxidant/additive free methodology. Organic and biomolecular chemistry. 21 (9). 2024-2033.
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Dhillon, P., Anaspure, P., Wiklander, J.G., Kathiravan, S., Nicholls, I.A. (2023). Diyne-steered switchable regioselectivity in cobalt(ii)-catalysed C(sp(2))-H activation of amides with unsymmetrical 1,3-diynes. Organic and biomolecular chemistry. 21 (9). 1942-1951.
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Kathiravan, S., Anaspure, P., Zhang, T., Nicholls, I.A. (2021). Tandem Iridium-Catalyzed Decarbonylative C-H Activation of Indole : Sacrificial Electron-Rich Ketone-Assisted Bis-arylsulfenylation. Organic Letters. 23 (9). 3331-3336.
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Kathiravan, S., Nicholls, I.A. (2019). Cobalt-Catalyzed Oxidative Annulation of Berizothiophene-[b]-1,1-dioxide through Diastereoselective Double C-H Activation. Organic Letters. 21 (24). 9806-9811.
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Kathiravan, S., Suriyanarayanan, S., Nicholls, I.A. (2019). Electrooxidative Amination of sp2 C–H Bonds : Coupling of Amines with Aryl Amides via Copper Catalysis. Organic Letters. 21 (7). 1968-1972.
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Kathiravan, S., Nicholls, I.A. (2017). Cobalt Catalyzed, Regioselective C(sp(2))-H Activation of Amides with 1,3-Diynes. Organic Letters. 19 (18). 4758-4761.
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Kathiravan, S., Nicholls, I.A. (2014). Rhodium(III)-catalysed aerobic synthesis of highly functionalized indoles from N-arylurea under mild conditions through C-H activation. Chemical Communications. 50 (95). 14964-14967.
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Article in journal (Refereed)
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Kathiravan, S., Zhang, T., Nicholls, I.A. (2023). Iridium catalysed C2 site-selective methylation of indoles using a pivaloyl directing group through weak chelation-assistance. RSC Advances. 13 (17). 11291-11295.
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Suriyanarayanan, S., Olsson, G.D., Kathiravan, S., Ndizeye, N., Nicholls, I.A. (2019). Non-Ionic Deep Eutectic Liquids : Acetamide-Urea Derived Room Temperature Solvents. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 20 (12).
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Nilsson, S.M.E., Suriyanarayanan, S., Kathiravan, S., Yli-Kauhaluoma, J., Kotiaho, T., et al. (2019). Enantioselective hyperporous molecularly imprinted thin film polymers. RSC Advances. 9 (58). 33653-33656.
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Kathiravan, S., Nicholls, I.A. (2017). Monoprotected L-Amino Acid (L-MPAA), Accelerated Bromination, Chlorination, and Iodination of C(sp(2))-H Bonds by Iridium(III) Catalysis. Chemistry - A European Journal. 23 (29). 7031-7036.
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Kathiravan, S., Nicholls, I.A. (2017). Rhodium(III)-catalysed, redox-neutral C(sp(2))-H alkenylation using pivalimide as a directing group with internal alkynes. Tetrahedron Letters. 58 (1). 1-4.
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Kathiravan, S., Ghosh, S., Hogarth, G., Nicholls, I.A. (2015). Copper catalysed amidation of aryl halides through chelation assistance. Chemical Communications. 51 (23). 4834-4837.
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Kathiravan, S., Nicholls, I.A. (2015). Palladium Catalyzed Vinyltrifluoromethylation of Aryl Halides through Decarboxylative Cross-Coupling with 2-(Trifluoromethyl)acrylic Acid. Organic Letters. 17. 1874-1877.
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Kathiravan, S., Nicholls, I.A. (2014). Rhodium-Catalyzed Oxidative Perfluoroalkenylation by Carbonyl Group Directed C-H Bond Activation. European Journal of Organic Chemistry. (32). 7211-7219.
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Article in journal (Other academic)
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Kathiravan, S. (2019). Electrochemically enabled copper-catalyzed C-H amination using electricity as an oxidant. Abstracts of Papers of the American Chemical Society. 257.
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Kathiravan, S. (2017). Towards novel perfluoroalkylation of arenes. Abstracts of Papers of the American Chemical Society. 254.
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Chapter in book (Refereed)
- Kathiravan, S., Nicholls, I.A. (2019). Cobalt catalyzed (sp2) C-H activation reactions with multi-unsaturated substrates for five-and six-membered nitrogen heterocycle synthesis. Targets in heterocyclic systems : Chemistry and properties. Societa Chimica Italiana. 363-383.
- Kathiravan, S., Nicholls, I.A. (2016). Rh-Catalyzed Five-Membered Heterocycle Synthesis. Noble Metal Noble Value: Ru-, Rh-, Pd-catalyzed Heterocycle Synthesis. World Scientific. 127-172.