Prof. Dr. Sukbok Chang

Profile

Academic positionFull Professor
Research fieldsOrganic Molecular Chemistry
KeywordsOrganic Synthesis, Transition Metal Catalysis, C-H Activation, Lewis Acid Catalysis

Current contact address

CountryRepublic of Korea
CityDaejeon
InstitutionKorea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)
InstituteDepartment of Chemistry

Host during sponsorship

Prof. Dr. Frank GloriusOrganisch-Chemisches Institut, Universität Münster, Münster
Start of initial sponsorship01/10/2017

Programme(s)

2016Humboldt Research Award Programme

Nominator's project description

Professor Chang is well known internationally for his outstanding research in the field of C-H activation chemistry. He has made significant contributions to in-depth mechanistic analysis and especially pioneered the development of powerful C-H amination reactions of great synthetic value. During his stay in Germany, Professor Chang will explore the development of new C-H functionalizations of hydrocarbons with a special focus on the utilization of renewable resources.