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Research interests
Research Interests
The Hooper group is focused on organic synthesis and catalysis, and the applications of these methods for synthesising bioactive small molecules, polymers and nanomaterials.
Catalysis for small molecule synthesis
We are interested in developing new catalytic methods for the synthesis of important small molecules using transition metal and organocatalysis.
For representative publications see:
Palladium-Catalysed Carboborylation for the Synthesis of Borylated Indanes, Euro. J. Org. Chem., 2021, ASAP.
Phosphorus Compounds as Precursors and Catalysts for Radical C−C Bond-Forming Reactions, Adv. Synth. Catal. 2021, 363, 924.
Oxidative cross-coupling of boron and antimony nucleophiles via palladium(I), Org. Lett. 2018, 20, 5537
PhD projects currently available in catalysis:
Project 1 - Graphene catalysis
Project 2 - Rhodium catalysed cycloadditions
New methods for polymer synthesis
Using cutting edge methods in organic chemistry and catalysis, we are developing new methods for the efficent synthesis of advanced polymers.
For representative publications see:
RAFT polymer cross-coupling with boronic acids, Chem. Sci., 2018, 9, 7370.
Polymer endgroup control through a trifunctional cobalt-mediated radical polymerization: new avenues for synthesising peptide, protein and nanomaterial conjugates, 2021, ChemRxiv.
PhD projects currently available in polymer chemistry.
Carbon nanomaterials and materials science
Pristine Graphene as a Racemization Catalyst for Axially Chiral BINOL, ChemPhysChem, 2020, 21, 1675.
PhD projects currently available in materials science.
Supervision interests
Our group is currently welcoming new applications for PhD projects. Full funding is available for suitable applicants.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Vitrimer composites - a new material for Defence applications
Hooper, J. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Gresil, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Henderson, L. C. (Chief Investigator (CI))
17/03/25 → 16/10/26
Project: Research
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Enantioselective catalysis using P-chiral phosphines and phosphinamines.
Hooper, J. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI))
Australian Research Council (ARC)
1/01/16 → 31/12/20
Project: Research
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An Engineered Biarylitide Cross-Linking P450 from RiPP Biosynthesis Generates Alternative Cyclic Peptides
Treisman, M., Coe, L., Zhao, Y., Sasi, V. M., Gullick, J., Hansen, M. H., Ly, A., Leichthammer, V., Hess, C., Machell, D. L., Schittenhelm, R. B., Hooper, J., Jackson, C. J., Tailhades, J., De Voss, J. J. & Cryle, M. J., 28 Feb 2024, In: Organic Letters. 26, 9, p. 1828-1833 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access9 Citations (Scopus) -
Multifunctional graft-IPN hydrogels of cellulose nanofibers and poly(N-isopropyl acrylamide) via silver-promoted decarboxylative radical polymerization
Mendoza, D. J., Nasiri, N., Duffin, R. N., Raghuwanshi, V. S., Mata, J., Simon, G. P., Hooper, J. F. & Garnier, G., Apr 2024, In: Materials Today Chemistry. 37, 11 p., 102014.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access3 Citations (Scopus) -
Carbon fibre surface modification facilitated by silver-catalysed radical decarboxylation
Hayne, D. J., Dharmasiri, B., Stojcevski, F., Eyckens, D. J., Hooper, J. F. & Henderson, L. C., 21 Aug 2023, In: Chemical Communications. 59, 65, p. 9860-9863 4 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
3 Citations (Scopus) -
Effect of temperature on the conformation and functionality of poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) (PNIPAM)-grafted nanocellulose hydrogels
Raghuwanshi, V. S., Joram Mendoza, D., Browne, C., Ayurini, M., Gervinskas, G., Hooper, J. F., Mata, J., Wu, C. M., Simon, G. P. & Garnier, G., 15 Dec 2023, In: Journal of Colloid and Interface Science. 652, p. 1609-1619 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access29 Citations (Scopus) -
Synthesis of superabsorbent polyacrylic acid-grafted cellulose nanofibers via silver-promoted decarboxylative radical polymerization
Mendoza, D. J., Ayurini, M., Raghuwanshi, V. S., Simon, G. P., Hooper, J. F. & Garnier, G., 23 May 2023, In: Macromolecules. 56, 10, p. 3497-3506 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
13 Citations (Scopus)
Activities
- 1 External research and teaching
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Vitrimer composites - a new material for Defence applications
Joel Hooper (Fellow)
1 Jul 2024 → 30 Jun 2025Activity: External Academic Engagement › External research and teaching