Synthetic Organic Chemistry and
(Bio)Molecular Evolution

A new group with broad interest in molecular synthesis, ranging from small molecules to engineered enzymes.
We are excited to build a dynamic and interdisciplinary team to push the frontiers of synthetic chemistry, biocatalysis,
small molecule evolution and protein therapeutics.

  • Soumitra receives the Seaborg award from Alpha Chi Sigma and presents a lecture.

  • Congratulations to Rohan and Jessica for being awarded SURF fellowships for undergraduate summer research!

  • Congratulations to Aris Rubio (joint with Ken Houk)for passing candidacy!

  • Wishing everyone a very happy 2025 from the Athavale group!

  • Soumitra is appointed as the inaugural John D. and Edith M. Roberts Term Chair in Organic Chemistry.

  • Ethan Poladian is the recipient of the Lorraine H. and Masuo Toji Undergraduate Research Fellowship for the summer. Congratulations, Ethan!

  • Soumitra gives a talk at the 3rd Applied Biocatalysis Summit, Philadelphia.

  • Soumitra is honored to give the 2023 John D and Edith M Roberts lecture at UCLA.

  • Soumitra gives a talk at the Denmark Symposium in Urbana, IL, in celebration of Prof. Scott E Denmark’s 70th birthday celebration.

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