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Biography
Dr David Jones is the Lecturer in Sustainable Organic Synthesis in the School of Chemistry, University College Cork. David's research and teaching focus is in the area of organic chemistry - with a particular focus on the synthesis and applications of organophosphorus compounds. Current projects in the research team are exploring new methods for the synthesis of P-stereogenic compounds, new sustainable catalytic approaches to valuable organophosphorus compounds and new applications of 31P NMR spectroscopy for the study of chemical reactions.
UCC Futures (primary)
- Future Pharmaceuticals
Other research affiliations
- Analytical and Biological Chemistry Research Facility (ABCRF)
PhD Supervision
- Available for PhD supervision
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):
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SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
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Isothioureas as Coupling Partners in P–S Bond Formation through Cross-Dehydrogenative Coupling
Courtney, E., Reber, G. L., Liasiuk, N. & Jones, D. J., 19 Dec 2025, In: Organic Letters.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Modern synthetic approaches to phosphorus‐sulfur bond formation in organophosphorus compounds.
Jones, D. & O'Sullivan, T. P., 12 Jun 2020, In: Advanced Synthesis and Catalysis. 362, 14, p. 2801-2846 46 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Total Synthesis and Prediction of Ulodione Natural Products Guided by DFT Calculations**
Bestwick, J. S., Jones, D. J., Jones, H. E., Kalomenopoulos, P. G., Szabla, R. & Lawrence, A. L., 8 Aug 2022, In: Angewandte Chemie International Edition.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Stereoretentive enantioconvergent reactions
Bennett, S. H., Bestwick, J. S., Demertzidou, V. P., Jones, D. J., Jones, H. E., Richard, F., Homer, J. A., Street-Jeakings, R., Tiberia, A. F. & Lawrence, A. L., Jul 2024, In: Nature Chemistry.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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One-Pot, Tandem Wittig Hydrogenation: Formal C(sp3)-C(sp3) Bond Formation with Extensive Scope
Devlin, R., Jones, D. J. & Mcglacken, G. P., 2 Jul 2020, In: Organic Letters. 22, 13, p. 5223-5228 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Prizes
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1st Place Prize - Eli Lilly Postgraduate Research Symposium (David Jones)
Jones, D. (Recipient) & O'Sullivan, T. (Recipient), 2017
Prize
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-University College Cork : EUR2.9m funding awarded to UCC early career researchers in SFI-IRC Pathway Programme awards
Ryan, E., Cryan, J. F., Nagpal, J., Imbrogno, A., Kundu, C. & Jones, D.
12/07/24
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€2.9m funding awarded to UCC early career researchers in SFI-IRC Pathway Programme awards
Ryan, E., Cryan, J. F., Nagpal, J., Imbrogno, A., Kundu, C. & Jones, D.
11/07/24
1 item of Media coverage
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Scientists reveal new method that could reduce waste from drug manufacturing
26/04/24
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