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Sylvain LACLEF
Chemistry, Research & Innovation
20
years of experience in organic synthesis
10
years as a permanent researcher at University of Picardie Jules Verne (UPJV)
36
scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals
Fields of Expertise
Carbohydrates
Development of new strategies for the synthesis of glycolipids and glycoconjugates using green chemistry principles and atom-economical methods.
Cyclodextrins
Development of well-controlled synthesis of cyclodextrins and novel derivatives for applications in drug delivery and catalysis.
Total Synthesis
Development of total syntheses of natural products and glycolipids, using efficient and modular synthetic strategies – from doctoral work to current research.
Philosophy
Total synthesis is both a technical challenge and a source of innovation in organic chemistry. It combines retrosynthetic analysis, stereochemical control, mechanistic insight, and analytical tools such as conformational analysis and biomimetic strategies. These skills are essential not onlyfor building complex molecules, but also for designing research projects and solving challenging problems. This mindset guides my current and future work.
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