armando-cordova Dr. Armando Cordova is Professor in organic chemistry and a researcher at Mid Sweden University and Stockholm University. He is also the head of chemistry at Mid Sweden University. Armando Cordova’s research focuses around green catalysis and in particular the field of organic catalysis. Dr. Cordova has developed several asymmetric reactions using natural amino acids and amino acid derivatives as catalysts. For example, Armando Cordova has developed amino acid-catalyzed reactions for the asymmetric synthesis of the side-chains of docetaxel and paclitaxel, which are important compounds for the treatment of cancer. Dr. Cordova’s reserach group is also involved in research with respect to porous materials and heterogeneous catalysis. Armando Cordova is also interested in the green modification of cellulose and polysaccharide derivatives for application in the packaging, textile and pulp and paper industry. Dr. Cordova is author of more than 140 peer-reviewed scientific articles and is the inventor of more than 15 patents or patent applications including the technology of OrganoClick. In 2009, Armando Cordova was selected for a Professor chair in organic chemistry.

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Email: armando@armandocordova.com

Research fields of Armando Cordova

A Catalysis

* Asymmetric Catalysis
* Biomimetic catalysis
* Organocatalysis
* Biocatalysis
* Combination of organo- and transition metal catalysis

B Green Chemistry

* Domino, tandem cascade reactions
* Development of environmentally friendly catalytic reactions
* Catalytic modification of cellulose and polysaccharides

C Synthesis of natural products and pharmaceutically active molecules

*Asymmetric Synthesis

*Total Synthesis

*Diversity Oriented Synthesis

*Chemical Biology