Entry Information

PART 1: PERSONAL PARTICULARS

Name

Chima Anyaegbu

Title

Mr

Gender

Male

Recent Photo

Recent Photo

Date of Birth

04/03/1993

Place of Birth

Nigeria

Type of Identity Document Held

Passport

HKID / Passport Number

A0455

Nationality

Nigerian

PART 2: CONTACT INFORMATION

Email Address

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Contact Phone Number

+61450763021

Address

Monash University 3168 Clayton, VIC
Melbourne
Australia

PART 3: FORUM INTEREST

First Discipline to be Joined

Life Science and Medicine

Second Discipline to be Joined

Astronomy

Statement of Purpose to Join the Forum (max. 200 words)

I am a PhD student majoring in chemistry, research area is in the synthesis of new sulfonyl fluorides applicable to drug synthesis. As an organic chemistry synthesis researcher, I am eager to explore the intersection of chemistry and life sciences, and to learn about the latest advancements in medical research.

This conference will enable me to broaden my knowledge, foster collaborations, and gain insights into the applications of organic synthesis in life science and medicine. I am particularly interested in learning about innovative approaches to drug discovery, development, and delivery.

PART 4: ACADEMIC AND/OR RESEARCH INFORMATION

Academic Level / Position

Postgraduate (PhD)

Academic Subject / Research Field

chemistry

Current Affiliated University / Institution / Organisation

Monash University

Location

Australia

Resume

Resume

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Transcript 1

First Academic or Research Referee *

First Referee Name

Dr Joel Hooper

First Referee University

Monash University

First Referee Position

Senior Lecturer

First Referee Email Address

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Second Academic or Research Referee

Publication List (if any)

Publication List (if any)

Abstract of Research / Brief Description of Your Current Research Interest (max. 200 words)

Sulfonyl fluorides exhibit remarkable stability and reactivity, rendering them suitable for various chemical environments, including physiological conditions. This unique property stems from the strong sulfur-fluorine bond, which has garnered significant attention in organic synthesis, drug discovery, and materials science.
Ethene sulfonyl fluoride (ESF) is a pivotal compound in organic synthesis, boasting reactivity as a Michael acceptor and a candidate for sulfur(VI) fluoride exchange (SuFEx) click chemistry. However, the limited availability of nucleophiles restricts the potential of sulfonylation products. To address this limitation, we explored the use of tetrabutylammonium decatungstate (TBADT) as a hydrogen atom transfer catalyst in C-H functionalization reactions, aiming to access a broader range of nucleophilic moieties for ESF functionalization.
Notably, this approach yielded novel 2-fluorosulfonylethyl derivatives in moderate to good isolated yields. Furthermore, the methodology introduced a novel one-pot two-step synthesis of β-functionalized ketones and sulfonyl fluorides, which were subsequently employed in sulfur(VI) fluoride exchange (SuFEx) click chemistry. This enabled the synthesis of diverse derivatives, including sultones, sulfonamides, sulfonates, and sulphonyl azides.

Would you like to present your Research in Poster Presentation Session and/or Flash Presentation?

Poster Presentation Session

PART 5: OTHERS

Did you participate in the inaugural Hong Kong Laureate Forum?

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