THE NAPPI RESEARCH GROUP
Chemical reactions promoted by visible light
WELCOME TO OUR GROUP WEBSITE!
We are a young research group of passionate chemists dedicated to the development of new organic reactions. We are based at the Center for Research in Biological Chemistry and Molecular Materials (CIQUS) – University of Santiago de Compostela, SPAIN.
NEWS
January 2026
Our last work: “Photolysis of CO2 Carbamate for Hydrocarboxylation Reactions” has been published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society!
Many congratulations Emanuele, Manuel, Sai, Jacopo and Jesus!
Here the link!
October 2025
We are looking for a highly motivated PhD candidate to join our group at CIQUS!
Starting date: Jan-Feb 2026!
The student will work on the development of photochemical reactions compatible with DNA-encoded libraries (DELs).
If you are interested, please send an email to manuel.nappi@usc.es, including your CV, cover letter and degree transcript!
October 2025
Many congratulations Manuel on being selected for the Xunta de Galicia predoctoral Fellowship!
October 2025
“Photolysis of CO2 Carbamate for Hydrocarboxylation Reactions” now online in ChemRxiv!
Many congratulations Emanuele, Manuel, Sai, Jacopo and Jesus!
Here the link!
August 2025
If you want to know more about the 58th Bürgenstock Conference 2025, check out our report!
Here the link!
April 2025
Our last work: “Photocatalytic Deoxygenative Z-selective olefination of aliphatic alcohols” has found home in Nature Communications!
Many congratulations Sai, Irene, Carla and Emanuele!
Here the link!
September 2024
“DEOXYGENATIVE Z-SELECTIVE OLEFINATION OF ALIPHATIC ALCOHOLS” NOW ONLINE IN CHEMRXIV!
Many congratulations Sai, Irene, Carla and Emanuele!
Here the link!
February 2024
WELCOME IRENE!
Irene is joining our team as a new postdoc. Best of luck for the new adventure at CIQUS!
November 2023
Many congratulations Carla on being selected for the Xunta de Galicia predoctoral Fellowship!
November 2023
WELCOME LAURA!
Laura is joining our team as a new PhD student. Best of luck for the new adventure at CIQUS!
November 2023
WE ARE HIRING!
We have one Postdoc position available starting in January 2024 (12 months contract)!
Due to time constraints, this position is only available for candidates within the EU.
If you are interested, please send an email to Manuel with your CV, cover letter, research summary and referees’ contact.
September 2023
Many congratulations Manuel on being selected for the Ramon y Cajal Fellowship!
Ranked third over 209 candidates in chemical sciences and engineering!
March 2023
WE ARE HIRING!
We have one PhD position available in collaboration with the group of Prof. Carlos Saá and Prof. Jesus Valera!
Due to time constraints, this position is only available for students within the EU.
If you are interested, please send an email to Manuel with your CV, cover letter and degree transcript
February 2023
WELCOME CARLA AND EMANUELE!
Emanuele is joining our team as a postdoc, while Carla is our new PhD student. Best of luck for the new adventure at CIQUS!
January 2023
Many congratulations Manuel for being one of the recipients of the
October 2022
WE ARE HIRING!
We have one PhD position available starting in January 2023!
If you are interested, please send an email to Manuel with your CV, cover letter and degree transcript
May 2022
OUR FIRST PAPER IS NOW ONLINE IN CHEMICAL SCIENCE!
Many congratulations SAI!
Here the link!
October 2021
WELCOME SAI, OUR FIRST PHD STUDENT!
Best of luck for the new adventure at CIQUS!
July 2021
WE ARE HIRING!
We have one PhD position available starting in October 2021!
Please contact Manuel as soon as possible if you are interested