Luís M. T. Frija
Researcher
Organic Chemist, Ph.D.
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Luís Miguel Teodoro Frija was born (14/01/79) in the picturesque village of Alenquer, Portugal
Chemistry degree, University of Algarve, FCT-UAlg, 9/1997-12/2001
Erasmus program grantee, Masarykova Univerzita (Brno), Czech Republic and University of Vienna, Austria, 1st Semester 2000
Graduate research fellow, (University of Algarve and University of Liverpool, UK), 4/2002-9/2004
Ph.D., Chemistry - Organic Chemistry, University of Algarve, FCT-UAlg, 10/2004-10/2008
(Doctoral studies @ M.L.S. Cristiano Lab., FCT-UAlg and CCMAR; and University of Coimbra, UC-DQ, R. Fausto Lab.)Founder and Scientific Consultant of TecnoCiLab, Lda. (Private laboratory, analytical chemistry & product development), since 6/2008
Postdoctoral research fellow@
- Instituto Superior Técnico, IN-CQFM, 11/2008-12/2010 (C.A.M Afonso Lab.)
- Faculty of Pharmacy - iMedULisboa, University of Lisbon, 1/2011-10/2014 (C.A.M Afonso Lab.)
- Instituto Superior Técnico, CQE, University of Lisbon, 1/2015-10/2018 (A. Pombeiro Lab.)
Researcher (Initial level, DL57 contract) @ IST-ID, CQE (IMS), Instituto Superior Técnico, University of Lisbon, 11/2018-10/2024
Principal Researcher @ IST-ID, CQE (IMS), Instituto Superior Técnico, University of Lisbon, since 11/2024)
Inspired by Nature's principles of molecular recognition, assembly, catalysis, transport and motion, the assignment of the Frija's research is to exploit the full potential of synthetic chemistry to create new structures, functions and chemical systems.
As part of the (Bio)Organic Chemistry & Biochemistry group at Centro de Química Estrutural (INSTITUTO SUPERIOR TÉCNICO) the research conducted by L. Frija is directed towards the discovery of new synthetic methodologies to produce pioneering MULTIFUNCTIONAL AZOLE-BASED CATALYSTS and LEADS FOR CANCER CHEMOTHERAPY.
A significant expertise and effort on the development of new synthetic and catalytic methodologies has been maintained over the years in view of the fundamental challenges associated with selective handling of organic compounds possessing relevant pratical applications. Several of Frija's molecules are often biologically active, displaying potential applicability in health care and plant protection. In addition, they often show complex molecular architectures and organic functionalities, which make them a challenge for total synthesis and a testing ground for novel methodologies.
Contacts
Centro de Química Estrutural (CQE), Complexo I, Instituto Superior Técnico
Universidade de Lisboa, Av. Rovisco Pais, 1049-001 Lisbon, Portugal
E-mail: luisfrija_at_tecnico.ulisboa.pt
ORCID: 0000-0003-3252-3482
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