David Procter

David John Procter is a Professor of Organic Chemistry at The University of Manchester, where he serves as Head of Department. His research focuses on the development of new synthetic methods, target synthesis, and catalysis. Procter has contributed to the total synthesis of complex natural architectures, including the antibacterial pleuromutilin, and has developed copper-catalyzed multicomponent couplings and metal-free coupling processes. His work has been recognized through awards such as the 2014 Bader Prize and the 2014 Liebig Lectureship. Procter has also received an EPSRC Established Career Fellowship and has authored a book on organic synthesis using samarium diiodide. His research has significant implications for sustainable development goals, particularly in health, energy, and industry.

David Procter is a researcher at the University of Manchester with a focus on chemistry, particularly in the areas of organic synthesis and catalytic reactions. His work explores the use of samarium (II) iodide in various synthetic transformations, including cyclizations, cross-coupling reactions, and radical cascade processes. Procter's research also delves into metal-free photoredox-catalyzed reactions and the development of new methodologies for C–H functionalization. His publications highlight the application of thionium ion chemistry, sulfonium salts, and lanthanide-mediated reductive chemistry in creating complex organic molecules. His contributions emphasize the importance of chemoselectivity and functional group manipulation in synthetic strategies.