Tim Donohoe

Tim Donohoe is a Professor of Chemistry at the University of Oxford, affiliated with the Department of Chemistry. His research focuses on synthetic organic chemistry, particularly in the development of catalytic reactions and methodologies for the synthesis of biologically important natural products. His work involves hydrogen borrowing catalysis, catalytic dearomatisation, and the application of these techniques to complex molecular structures. Donohoe's research is supported by multinational pharmaceutical companies and has led to significant contributions in redox chemistry and catalysis. He has published extensively and received numerous awards for his innovative work in organic chemistry.

Timothy J Donohoe is a Professor of Chemistry at the University of Oxford, specializing in organic chemistry. His research focuses on developing novel methodologies for the synthesis of complex organic molecules, particularly through catalytic transformations and hydrogen borrowing reactions. His work includes the direct oxyamination of olefins, dihydroxylation of alkenes, and the synthesis of aromatic heterocycles via ring-closing metathesis. He has also explored the use of hypervalent iodine reagents and the role of hydrogen bonding in catalytic processes. His research has contributed to the understanding of epigenetic DNA modifications and the synthesis of natural products such as hyacinthacine A1. His publications highlight a strong emphasis on stereocontrol and the development of sustainable synthetic strategies.