Prof. Rodrigo Recabarren Completes Research Stay at the University of Oxford

Prof. Rodrigo Recabarren recently completed a one-month research stay from September 20 to October 20 2024 at the University of Oxford, working with the research group of Prof. Fernanda Duarte at the Physical and Theoretical Chemistry Laboratory. His visit was supported by the Researcher Collaboration Grant from the Royal Society of Chemistry (UK) and focused on the simulation of supramolecular catalysts for the Diels-Alder reaction, an area in which the Oxford group has extensive expertise.

During his stay, Prof. Recabarren collaborated on new ideas for the design of future catalysts, leveraging advanced computational techniques to explore reactivity and selectivity in supramolecular systems. Additionally, he had the opportunity to visit the University of Bristol, where he engaged with the research group of Prof. Adrian Mulholland. There, he gained valuable insights into the use of virtual reality techniques for interactive molecular simulation, an innovative approach that enhances the understanding of molecular dynamics and reaction mechanisms.

This research stay strengthened international collaborations and expanded the expertise of the QCMM research group, integrating new computational tools and methodologies that will benefit ongoing and future projects in catalyst design and reaction modeling.