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

Light Induced Cobalt(III) Carbene Radical Formation from Dimethyl Malonate As Carbene Precursor

D. Snabilié, R. Ham, J. Reek, B. de Bruin

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