Organometallic chemistry, ferrocene derivatives, green chemistry, chemical education
Research focus
Organometallic chemistry: Ferrocene has attracted the attention of scientists because of its numerous uses in chemical sensing, asymmetric catalysis, and in material science. Its derivatives have many applications, which include optical devices, redox mediators for enzyme sensors, biofuel cells, and the synthesis of biological active drugs. Our research explores the synthesis and characterization of various ferrocene derivatives, mainly based on ferrocenyl chalcones core, and to study their potential applications including molecular materials, as redox-sensors, polymers and in drug design.
Chemical education: Our research work is based upon the theoretical perspective building on constructivist and meaningful learning theory. In this respect, the construction of knowledge will therefore depend on the interaction of personal experiences with private understandings. As educators, we must be aware of student understandings and provide the adequate environment and opportunities for students to more easily create and retrieve appropriate conceptions. Our research includes three intertwined branches: the instruction (transmission of attitudes, skills and habits of inquiry to students), the practice (development of the tools and methods used to teach chemistry) and the assessment.
