My lab is interested in the interaction between sun-light (UV) and organic molecules. Specifically, we are interested in using photochemistry of organic molecules in the solid state to break and form distinct bonds. Through rational design of organic substrates, we are able to harness the excited energy from a photon to perform challenging transformations. These set of organic photo-reactions will have implications in green chemistry, environmentally friendly methods, high selectivity, as well as catalyst and solvent free protocols.