We’re pleased to announce the arrival of three new Master’s students who have joined CiTOS to complete their thesis projects in continuous flow chemistry. This year, we have the pleasure of welcoming Brecht Schmitz, Aurore Quitin, and Soulaimane Oulad Mansour to the team!
Each of them is embarking on a distinct research challenge, while contributing to our broader mission of advancing synthetic methodologies under flow conditions:
Brecht is working alongside Loïc on the development of a flow synthesis platform for hydrazine building blocks—key intermediates for the preparation of essential antibiotics. His project aims to enhance the safety, efficiency, and scalability of this complex chemistry.
Aurore Quitin, mentored by Hubert, is tackling the synthesis of timolol, a ?-blocker used in the treatment of glaucoma. Her goal is to redesign and implement this synthesis in flow, addressing challenges in reactivity and selectivity to deliver a robust and efficient process.
Soulaimane Oulad Mansour is continuing a promising line of work initiated by former members Isaline, Thomas, and Anita. His project focuses on nitrosocarbamates and their application in Diels–Alder reactions, aiming to explore the scope and mechanistic nuances of these reactive intermediates under flow conditions.
We’re thrilled to support their learning journey and look forward to seeing their creativity and dedication shape meaningful progress in the lab.
