Demi Snabilié

PhD candidate
University of Amsterdam

Department

Homogeneous, Supramolecular and Bio-Inspired Catalysis group – van ‘t Hoff Institute for Molecular Sciences

Contact information

Room
Science Park 904, E1.14

Email address
d.d.snabilie@uva.nl

Key expertises

Homogeneous catalysis, radical-type reactivity, photochemistry, electrochemistry

About me

I completed the Master Chemistry at the University of Amsterdam and VU University (joint degree). I was also involved in the Holland Research School of Molecular Chemistry Class of Excellence program via which I discovered various research areas. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my friends and family, travelling to new places and skiing.

About my research

At the end of 2021, I started as a PhD candidate under the supervision of Prof. Bas de Bruin in the Homogeneous, Supramolecular, Bio-Inspired Catalysis group. My research focuses on the generation of highly reactive intermediates, such as carbene or nitrene (radical) complexes, by using photo- and electrochemistry. During my master project, I gained experience in carbene and nitrene chemistry and I am looking forward to discover new pathways to generate these species in a more sustainable fashion.

Academic career

MSc Chemistry 2019-2021: MSc Chemistry (Joint Degree), cum laude | University of Amsterdam and VU University Amsterdam. Track: Molecular Sciences, HRSMC Class of Excellence BSc Chemistry 2016-2019: BSc Chemistry (Joint Degree) | University of Amsterdam and VU University Amsterdam.

Awards and scientific honors

HRSMC Class of Excellence Pitch Prize 2021

ARC CBBC publications

Understanding Off-Cycle and Deactivation Pathways in Radical-Type Carbene Transfer Catalysis

D.D. Snabilié, E.J. Meeus, R.F.J. Epping, Z. He, M. Zhou, and B. de Bruin