Our research program is dedicated to the development of innovative and versatile catalytic strategies for modern organic synthesis. We employ N-heterocyclic carbene (NHCs) catalysis both as ligands in transition-metal complexes and as powerful organocatalysts to enable challenging C–C, C–N, and C–X bond activations. By integrating transition-metal catalysis with NHCs and Lewis acids, our approach allows precise molecular construction, highly efficient and stereoselective transformations, and the discovery of new reaction manifolds. This research offers students the opportunity to engage in cutting-edge catalysis, develop deep mechanistic insight, and contribute creatively to advancing the frontiers of catalysis and synthesis.