Group Members

PERMANENT MEMBERS


Pr. Véronique Michelet
Group Leader

General Information


Office 410
+33 4 92 07 61 31

veronique.michelet@univ-cotedazur.fr
Curriculum


1990-1993 :
Undergraduate studies at Ecole Nationale Supérieure de Chimie de Paris, Paris, France.
1993-1996 :
Doctoral studies under the supervision of Pr. J.-P. Genet, University P. & M. Curie (PARIS VI), Paris, France.
1996-1997 :
Post-doctoral position under the supervision of Pr. J.D. Winkler, Pennsylvania University, Philadelphia, USA.
1997-1998 :
Post-doctoral position under the supervision of Pr. A.G.M. Barrett, Imperial College, London, UK.
1998-2006 :
CNRS “Chargé de Recherche”, Ecole Nationale Supérieure de Chimie de Paris, Chimie ParisTech, Paris, France.
HDR in 2003
2007-2017 :
CNRS “Directeur de Recherche”, Ecole Nationale Supérieure de Chimie de Paris, Chimie ParisTech, Paris, France.
2000-2016 :
Associate Professor of Organic Chemistry, Master of science. ENSCP, Ecole Nationale de Chimie, Physique et Biologie.
Courses: Organic chemistry, Organometallic chemistry, Catalysis, Green chemistry (non-usual media, microwave and ultrasonic technologies)
Since 2017 :
Full Professor, Institut de Chimie de Nice, Université Côte d'Azur, Nice, France.

Awards
 
  • Dufour award (Innovation in Organic Chemistry), E.N.S.C.P. 2004
  • CNRS Bronze Medal, 2006.
  • ACROS prize, French Chemical Society, Molecular Organic Division, 2010
  • DCO prize from the French Chemical Society, Organic Chemistry Division, 2022
  • Grammaticakis Neuman prize from the French Academy of Science, 2023
 


Dr. Sandra Olivero
Maître de Conférences

General Information


Office 425
+33 4 89 15 01 55

sandra.olivero@univ-cotedazur.fr
Curriculum


1995-1998 :
Doctoral studies under the supervision of Dr. E. Duñach, Université Nice-Sophia Antipolis, Nice, France.
1998-1999 :
Post-doctoral position under the supervision of Pr. J. Augustynski, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland.
1999-2000 :
ATER, ASI Laboratory, Université Nice-Sophia Antipolis, Nice, France.
Since 2000 :
"Maître de Conférences", ASI Laboratory then Institut de Chimie de Nice, Université Côte d'Azur, Nice, France.

 


Dr. Sophie Martini
Maître de Conférences

General Information


Office 421
+33 4 89 15 01 53

sophie.martini@univ-cotedazur.fr
Curriculum


1994-1997 :
Doctoral studies under the supervision of Pr. H. Patin, Université de Rennes I, Renne, France.
1998-1999 :
Post-doctoral position under the supervision of Prof. H. Pfander, University of Berne, Berne, Switzerland.
Since 1999 :
"Maître de Conférences", Arome Synthèse Interaction Laboratory then Institut de Chimie de Nice, Université Côte d'Azur, Nice, France.

 


Dr. Romain Melot
Chargé de Recherche CNRS

General Information


Office 425 - Lab 416
+33 4 89 15 01 56

romain.melot@univ-cotedazur.fr
Curriculum


2015-2019 :
Doctoral studies under the supervision of Pr. O. Baudoin, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland.
2020 :
Post-doctoral position under the supervision of Pr. A. Fürstner, Max-Planck-Institut für Kohlenforschung, Mülheim an der Ruhr, Germany.
2021-2023 :
Post-doctoral position under the supervision of Pr. V. Michelet, Université Côte d'Azur, Nice, France.
Since 2023 :
CNRS “Chargé de Recherche”, Institut de Chimie de Nice, Université Côte d'Azur, Nice, France.

 


Dr. Elisabet Duñach
Directeur de Recherche
CNRS Émérite

General Information


Office 421
+33 4 89 15 01 52

elisabet.dunach-clinet@univ-cotedazur.fr
Curriculum


1978-1981 :
Doctoral studies under the supervision of Pr. J. Castells, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.
1981-1983 :
Post-doctoral position under the supervision of Pr. K. Vollhardt, University of California, Berkeley, USA.
1983-1985 :
Post-doctoral position under the supervision of Pr. H. Kagan, University Paris XI, Orsay, France.
1985-1992 :
CNRS “Chargé de Recherche”, Laboratoire d’Électrochimie, Catalyse et Synthèse Organique, Thiais, France.
1992-1996 :
CNRS “Chargé de Recherche”, Laboratoire de Chimie Moléculaire, Université Nice-Sophia Antipolis, Nice, France.
1996-2018 :
CNRS “Directeur de Recherche”, Laboratoire Arômes, Synthèses, Interactions then Institut de Chimie de Nice, Université Nice-Sophia Antipolis, Nice, France.
Since 2018 :
CNRS “Directeur de Recherche Émérite”, Institut de Chimie de Nice, Université Côte d'Azur, Nice, France.

 

Last update: 23.01.2025

POSTDOC


Dr. Aurélien Dupeux
Postdoctoral researcher

General Information


Office 425 - Lab 416

aurelien.dupeux@univ-cotedazur.fr
 
Curriculum


2015-2018 :
Engineering School "École Nationale Supérieure des Ingénieurs en Arts Chimiques et Technologiques (INP-ENSIACET)", Toulouse, France.
2017-2018 :
M.Sc., Chimie ParisTech, Paris, France.
2018-2022 :
Doctoral studies under the supervision of Pr. V. Michelet, University Côete d'Azur, Nice, France.
2022-2024 :
Post-doctoral position under the supervision of Pr. M. Lautens, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.

Publications

8. Au- and Pd-catalyzed cyclization processes: synthesis of polyfunctionalized cyclopropanes
A. Truchon, A. Dupeux, S. Olivero, V. Michelet, Org. Chem. Front.2024,11, 4070-4076

7. Stereoselective Kinugasa/Aldol Cyclization: Synthesis of Enantioenriched Spirocyclic β-Lactams
A. Torelli, E. Seo Choi, A. Dupeux, M. N. Perner, M. Lautens, Org. Lett. 2023, 25, 8520-8525

6. Pd-Catalyzed Domino Narasaka–Heck/C–H Activation/Amination Reactions: Synthesis of Bis-heterocyclic Spirocycles
J. Bajohr, A. Dupeux, D. Schenk, C. Jans, M. Lautens, Org. Lett. 2023, 25, 5361-5365

5. Gold-Catalyzed One-Pot Cycloisomerization/Nucleophilic Addition/Rearrangement of Acenaphthylene Carbaldehyde Derivatives
A. Truchon, A. Dupeux, S. Olivero, V. Michelet, Adv. Synth. Catal. 2023365, 2006-2012

4. Asymmetric Gold(I)-Catalyzed Prins-Type Cyclization for the Construction of Tricyclic Scaffolds
A. Dupeux, E. Gentilini, V. Michelet, J. Org. Chem. 202388, 9439–9446

3. Chiral 1,4-Oxazino[4,3-a]indoles as a Challenging Scaffold: Syntheses and Properties
A. Dupeux, V. Michelet, Synthesis 202355, 240-245

2. Gold-Catalyzed Domino Cycloisomerization/Alkoxylation: an Entry to 3,4-Dihydro-1H-[1,4]oxazino[4,3-a]indole
A. Dupeux, V. Michelet, J. Org. Chem. 202186, 17738-17747

1. Catalytic Gold Chemistry: From Simple Salts to Complexes for Regioselective C-H Bond Functionalization
C. Praveen, A. Dupeux, V. Michelet, Chem. Eur. J. 202127, 10495-10532
 

Last update: 23.01.2025

PH.D. STUDENTS
 


Émilie Gentilini
4th year Ph.D. student

General Information


Office 409 - Lab 412

emilie.gentilini@univ-cotedazur.fr
Studies


M.Sc., Université Côte d'Azur, Nice, France.

Publications

2. Asymmetric Gold(I)-Catalyzed Prins-Type Cyclization for the Construction of Tricyclic Scaffolds
A. Dupeux, E. Gentilini, V. Michelet, J. Org. Chem. 2023, 88, 9439-9446

1. Oxygen-Tethered 1,6-Enynes and [4.1.0]-Bicyclic Ether Skeletons as Hedonic Materials for the Fragrance Industry
R; Laher , E. Gentilini , C. Marin , V. Michelet, Synthesis 2021, 53, 4020-4029
 
 


Quentin Arias
4th year Ph.D. student

General Information


Office 409 - Lab 412

quentin.arias@univ-cotedazur.fr
Studies


Engineering School "École Nationale Supérieure de Chimie de Montpellier (ENSCM)", Montpellier, France.

 


Rowan Coupez
4th year Ph.D. student

General Information


Office 409 - Lab 412

rowan.coupez@univ-cotedazur.fr
Studies


M.Sc., University of Grenoble Alpes, Grenoble, France.

 


Keyu Mao
3rd year Ph.D. student

General Information


Office 409 - Lab 412

keyu.mao@etu.univ-cotedazur.fr
Studies


M.Sc., Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.

Publications

1. Fabrication and performance of a superhydrophobic fluorine-modified porous silicon based on photocatalytic hydrosilylation
X. Miao, K. Mao, Y. Yan, Y. Pei, M. J. Sailor, L. Wu, Microporous Mesoporous Mater. 2022, 330, 111561
 


Emma Baubiat
2nd year Ph.D. student

General Information


Office 409 - Lab 416

emma.baubiat@univ-cotedazur.fr
Studies

Engineering School "École Nationale Supérieure des Ingénieurs en Arts Chimiques et Technologiques (INP-ENSIACET)", Toulouse, France.
 


Chennxi Zhang

2nd year Ph.D. student

General Information


Office 409 - Lab 416

chenxi.zhang@univ-cotedazur.fr
Studies


M.Sc., Wuhan Textile University, Wuhan, Hubei, Chine.

Publications

1. Synthesis of triacetylferulic resveratrol ester and its assessment on the oxidative stability of fish oil during accelerated oxidative storage
Z. Xue, C. Zhang, J. Liu, Q. Li, Y. Yao, Y. Yang, C. Ran, Z. Zhang, Z. Zhou, LWT 2023, 184, 115004
 


Anne Clisson
1st year Ph.D. student

General Information


Office 425 - Lab 412

anne.clisson@univ-cotedazur.fr
Studies


ENS Ulm, Université Paris sciences et lettres, Paris, France.

Publications

1. Thermally Stable Redox Noninnocent Bathocuproine-Iron Complex for Cycloaddition Reactions
M. Féo, N. J. Bakas, A. Radović, W. Parisot, A. Clisson, L.-M. Chamoreau, M. Haddad, V. Ratovelomanana-Vidal, M. L. Neidig, G. Lefèvre, ACS Catal. 2023, 13, 7, 4882-4893


Gustave Villard
1st year Ph.D. student

General Information


Office 409 - Lab 416

gustave.villard@univ-cotedazur.fr
Studies


M. Sc., Université Paris-Saclay, Gif-sur-Yvette, France.


Last update: 23.01.2025

TRAINEE STUDENTS


Émilie Noël

Apprentice Bachelor Student

General Information


Office 409 - Lab 408

emilie.noel1@etu.univ-cotedazur.fr
Studies

Advanced technician's certificate "BTS Métiers de la chimie", Lycée Thierry Maulnier, Nice, France.


Huy-Hoang Nguyen Vo
Master Student

General Information


Office 409 - Lab 408

nguyen-huy-hoang.vo@etu.univ-cotedazur.fr
Studies

Bachelor of Pharmacy, Ton Duc Thang University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Publications

1. Precise cuts for tailoring chromene-phenyl COX inhibitors with Ligand Designer
H. H. N. Vo, T. H. T. Phung, K. L. Chung, T. Y. Vu, J. Mol. Graph. Model. 2024, 129, 108747.

2. Diarylether-Amino Acid Conjugates as New Class of Anticancer Agents
T. T. Le, T. T. H. Le, H. H. N. Vo, T. Y. Vu, P. H. Nguyen, D. D. Vo, T. T. Le, ChemistrySelect 2023, 8, e202301203

3. N-Aryl iminochromenes inhibit cyclooxygenase enzymes via π-π stacking interactions and present a novel class of anti-inflammatory drugs
H. T. Nguyen, T. Y. Vu, A. Vijay Kumar, H. H. N. Vo, P. T. N. My, P. S. Mandal, V. B. Tatipamula, RSC Adv. 2021, 11, 29385–29393

Last update: 23.01.2025

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