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.
Aris Rubio joins the group for his graduate studies as a joint student with Prof. Ken Houk. Welcome Aris!
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!
Kyle Schultz joins the group for his graduate studies. Welcome Kyle!
Dr. Jaicy Vallapurackal joins the group as a postdoctoral scholar. Welcome Jaicy!
Wish everyone a very happy 2024 from the Athavale group!
Soumitra gives a talk at the 3rd Applied Biocatalysis Summit, Philadelphia.
Justin Bossenbroek joins the group for his graduate studies. Welcome Justin!
Soumitra is honored to give the 2023 John D and Edith M Roberts lecture at UCLA.
Dr. Rajib Mandal joins the group as a postdoctoral scholar. Welcome Rajib!
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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