UWMUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison · Chemistry
Yoon Lab
Tehshik P Yoon · Madison, Wisconsin
Research Focus
Dr. Tehshik Yoon's lab at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is focused on innovative research in synthetic photochemistry, which utilizes light to drive chemical reactions for biomedical applications. The lab aims to expand the chemical diversity available for developing new medications by discovering novel reaction methods and catalysts that can produce highly reactive intermediates. Their work is crucial for creating life-saving pharmaceuticals and understanding the mechanisms behind these photochemical transformations.
photochemistrysynthetic chemistrybiomedical researchsmall-molecule therapeuticsreaction mechanismscatalysiscarbocation intermediatesstereochemistryphotoredox activation
Research Aims
5AIM 01Expand the range of chemical structures for new drug development using light-driven reactions.
AIM 02Develop novel catalytic processes to control photochemical reaction outcomes.
AIM 03Investigate the stereochemistry of photochemical reactions.
AIM 04Generate carbocationic intermediates through photoredox activation.
AIM 05Elucidate the mechanisms of photochemical transformations in organic synthesis.
Skills the Lab Values
synthetic chemistryphotochemical reactionscatalyst designreaction optimizationsynthesis of bioactive compoundsmechanistic studiesanalytical chemistry techniquesspectroscopylight-driven reactions
Output against the department
Publications266top 44% of dept.96th of 216
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most publishedleast published
Citations25ktop 18% of dept.39th of 216
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most citedleast cited
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