Piotr Skumial

Piotr was born and raised in Szczecin, Poland. He seized his bachelor of Science (technology) degree in Chemical Technology Interdisciplinary Study of Nanotechnology from West Pomeranian University of Technology. After graduation, he moved to Espoo in Finland where he pursued a master’s degree in Science (technology) under the supervision of Professor Ari M. P. Koskinen at Aalto University. During the program, he focused on expanding the scope of a formal Pd-catalyzed 5-endo-trig cyclization involving allyl transfer, utilizing various proline derivatives as starting reagents. In August 2021, he moved to Austin, TX and joined the group of Professor Kami Hull. His research interests include developing novel enantioselective reactions and carrying out methodology studies. Outside of the lab, Piotr enjoys playing board games, reading, practicing self-inquiry and acquiring new skills.