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.
Wishing everyone a very happy 2025 from the Athavale group!
Julian, James, Jesper, Max and Cesar join the group for their graduate studies!
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!
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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