Aria Valaei

- Synthesis of alkyl/benzylaminomethyl-1,10-phenanthrolines - Synthesis of Fe(II) and Co(II) complexes of alkyl and benzyl ligands - Photocatalytic reduction of CO2 to CO and H2

- Technological development of olive oil bottles and caps - Studying the possibility of applying NFCs to olive oil bottles/caps - Market research: self-sustainability & customer network growth

- Synthesis of fluorinated glycoconjugates - Glycoside functionalization: halogenation, benzylation, acetylation - Study of steric and stereo-electronic properties of the -CF3 group on the structure of sugars through glycosylation reaction - Preparation of biologically relevant CF3-containing products and explore their physicochemical activities

- Facilitating the internal communication and flow of information - Research for publishing monthly internal newsletters - Research: the use of different means of communication inside the company e.g. activity times, informative brochures & screens

Teaching gymnastics and supervising children aged 3 to 18.

- O-Arylations and synthesis of ethers - Ni-catalyzed coupling reactions

Holding seminars and workshops; arrangements for visiting chemical industries; promoting chemistry by introducing it to undergraduates.

Thesis: Trifluoromethyl-directed glycosylation for the stereoselective synthesis of 2-deoxy-2-trifluoromethylglycosides. Tasks: Sugar functionalization (halogenation, benzylation, acetylation) and glycosylation; Organic synthesis; Maintenance of lab equipment. Supervisors: Dr. Omar Boutureira Martín; Dr. Jordi Mestre Ventura.

Project: Nickel-catalyzed reductive coupling of phenols and alcohols: synthesis of ethers at room temperature. Tasks: O-Arylations and synthesis of ethers; Ni-catalyzed coupling reactions; Maintenance of lab equipment; Work up, extraction and purification. Supervisors: Prof. Nasser Iranpoor; Dr. Farhad Panahi.