Research

My research interests are in the chemistry of pyrrole, porphyrin, and related compounds (e.g. chlorin). These compounds play important roles in biological systems. They have also been proven to be useful in a type of cancer treatment called photodynamic therapy (PDT).

Structures of pyrrole and porphyrin

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