Química Supramolecular Interdisciplinar

Project description

The scientist in charge of the group, Prof. Pau Ballester, is an ICREA professor with over 30 years of experience in the field of supramolecular chemistry. The group is an international reference in the study of supramolecular assemblies, molecular recognition, and supramolecular catalysis. The group's results have led to more than 270 scientific articles, 9 book chapters, and three patents.

Prof. Ballester has received several awards and honors, including the National Organic Chemistry Award (2012, RSEQ), Chemistry Europe Fellow (2022, ECSP). He is also an elected member of the European Academy of Sciences. Over the last five years, the group has focused on the supramolecular detection of low molecular weight polar molecules (<1000 Daltons) related to health. Additionally, the group has studied the application of developed receptors (mainly calix[4]pyrroles) in other areas such as transmembrane transporters of anions and amino acids, and as molecular nanoreactors.

Convocatòria 2021 dels ajuts per donar suport a l’activitat científica dels grups de recerca de Catalunya (SGR-Cat 2021). Referència: 2021 SGR 00851