Dr. Rafael Navrátil group focuses on designing and developing innovative chemical reactions in organic chemistry, for example selective functional group migrations which could simplify and accelerate the development of new pharmaceuticals.
The team focuses on developing innovative synthetic methods using transition metal catalysis and electrochemistry, with high potential for faster and more efficient drug discovery.
Dr. Rafael Navrátil
Rafael Navrátil earned his Ph.D. at Charles University in Professor Roithová laboratory, developing experimental methods based on mass spectrometry and ion spectroscopy to study ion photochemistry, reactive intermediates and reaction mechanisms. After his Ph.D., he conducted postdoctoral research at Scripps Research, USA, focusing on electrochemical functionalization of unactivated C(sp³)–H bonds.
In 2023, he received the Junior Star grant of the Czech Science Foundation and established his own research group at Charles University. He actively mentors students, fostering creativity, collaboration, and the independent development of young chemists.
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