Ai-Lan Lee

Professor Ai-Lan Lee is a Chair in Organic Chemistry at The University of Edinburgh, School of Chemistry. Her research focuses on sustainable chemical synthesis, including light-mediated and photocatalyst-free reactions, as well as gold- and palladium-catalyzed methodologies. Her work explores decarboxylative radical reactions, dual metal- and photoredox-catalyzed cross couplings, and sustainable synthetic approaches with applications in healthcare and materials. She collaborates with industrial partners on studentships and has expertise in homogeneous catalysis, radical chemistry, and flow chemistry. Her research group investigates both batch and continuous flow conditions for sustainable synthesis.

Ai-Lan Lee is a researcher at the University of Edinburgh with a focus on catalysis, particularly in the areas of gold and palladium chemistry. Her work explores photochemistry and radicals, with an emphasis on developing new synthetic methodologies and catalytic systems. Lee's research includes the synthesis of complex molecular architectures such as rotaxanes and catenanes, as well as the development of catalytic pathways for C–H functionalization and cross-coupling reactions. Her publications highlight the application of active metal templates, self-assembly, and dual catalytic systems in organic synthesis. Her work also extends to heterogeneous photocatalysis and late-stage C–H alkylation, demonstrating a broad interest in sustainable and efficient synthetic strategies.