Igor Larrosa

Igor Larrosa is a Chair in Organic Chemistry at The University of Manchester, Department of Chemistry. His research focuses on organic chemistry, with particular emphasis on areas such as arylation chemistry, ruthenium chemistry, and transition element chemistry. He has contributed to various research outputs, including articles and reviews, and has been involved in projects related to artificial intelligence in chemical kinetics. Larrosa has also been recognized as a finalist for the Blavatnik Award for Young Scientists in the UK - Chemistry.

Igor Larrosa is a Professor of Organic Chemistry at the University of Manchester, specializing in Organic Synthesis and Catalysis. His research focuses on developing novel catalytic strategies for C–H bond functionalization, particularly through transition-metal-mediated approaches. He has pioneered methods for directing group relay strategies, traceless directing groups, and decarboxylative carbon-carbon bond-forming reactions. His work emphasizes the synthesis of complex molecules, including heterocycles and pharmaceuticals, using sustainable and efficient catalytic systems. Larrosa's research also explores the mechanistic aspects of organic reactions, including the application of machine learning for reaction mechanism classification.