Gayan Wijeratne (@LabWijeratne) header
Gayan Wijeratne (@LabWijeratne) profile picture

Gayan Wijeratne

@LabWijeratne

Assistant Professor - The University of Alabama | Biological Inorganic Chemistry | Diversity in Science 💪 | 1st Gen | Dad, Chorister, Mentor | Views are my own

 Tuscaloosa, AL
wijeratne.lab.ua.edu/
Joined May 2018
  • Tweets489
  • Following630
  • Followers678
A sweet gift from my research group as I receive tenure and promotion this Fall. You guys are the best!! I am so very thankful for all the blessings along the way!! Here’s to more awesome science! #tenured #research #careergoals ☺️ 🥂 🙏
Image from Gayan Wijeratne (@LabWijeratne)
Image from Gayan Wijeratne (@LabWijeratne)
Image from Gayan Wijeratne (@LabWijeratne)
5
32
1,439
Gayan Wijeratne retweeted
Abhishek Dey (@DeyIACS) profile picture
Abhishek Dey@DeyIACS26 Mar 2025
resh from the oven: Catalytic Aldehyde Decarbonylase Activity by a Thiolate-Bound Iron Porphyrin: Observation of a Peroxyhemiacetal Intermediate during Catalysis | Journal of the American Chemical Society pubs.acs.org/doi/full/10.102…
Catalytic Aldehyde Decarbonylase Activity by a Thiolate-Bound Iron Porphyrin: Observation of a...

Catalytic Aldehyde Decarbonylase Activity by a Thiolate-Bound Iron Porphyrin: Observation of a...

Abstract. Aldehyde decarbonylation is a key chemical step in nature that is involved in the biosynthesis of hormones and long-chain hydrocarbons where O2 i

pubs.acs.org
8
100
2,067
Gayan Wijeratne retweeted
Procter Group (@GroupProcter) profile picture
Procter Group@GroupProcter15 Mar 2025
Interested in joining the group? Great track record? A PhD studentship is available – on the integration of sulfonium salt photocatalysis 💡♻️ with biocatalysis – starting Sept 2025, fully-funded by IPcat - UoM + industry. Drop David a line for more information!🎓🧪🧑‍🔬
3
16
3
133
19,417
Gayan Wijeratne retweeted
Kara Bren (@Kara_L_Bren) profile picture
Kara Bren@Kara_L_Bren26 Feb 2025
I'm pleased to share our latest publication with our talented collaborator @Angela_Lomb in @ChemicalScience pubs.rsc.org/en/content/arti…
Electrocatalytic CO2 reduction by a cobalt porphyrin mini-enzyme†

Electrocatalytic CO2 reduction by a cobalt porphyrin mini-enzyme†

Cobalt-mimochrome VI*a (CoMC6*a), a synthetic mini-enzyme with a cobalt porphyrin active site, is developed as a biomolecular catalyst for electrocatalytic

pubs.rsc.org
1
8
1
45
5,490
Cool work!!
Warren Lab (@TheWarrenLab) profile pictureWarren Lab@TheWarrenLab16 Feb 2025
Ammonia oxidation without metal coordination: pyridine acts as a H-bond acceptor to activate NH₃ towards proton-coupled electron transfer (PCET) with ferrocene as a redox mediator.
Image from Warren Lab (@TheWarrenLab)
4
601
It's official—SMU has received R1 status! @SMU @smuresearch @SMU_Chemistry @SMUDedman smu.edu/news/latest/smu-achi…
SMU Achieves Carnegie R1 Classification, Ranking Among Top U.S. Research Universities

SMU Achieves Carnegie R1 Classification, Ranking Among Top U.S. Research Universities

smu.edu
2
27
1,116
Gayan Wijeratne retweeted
Ken Lo (@bhkenlo) profile picture
Ken Lo@bhkenlo25 Jan 2025
Lewis Base-Enhanced C–H Bond Functionalization Mediated by a Diiron Imido Complex | Inorganic Chemistry pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs… Gwinn, Thornton, and co-workers @InorgChem #iron #Fe2 #MLMB #CH #LewisBase #alkoxide #bimetallic
Image from Ken Lo (@bhkenlo)
10
1
29
2,633
Karlin group reunion at #metalsinbiology @GordonConf 🥰
Image from Gayan Wijeratne (@LabWijeratne)
1
38
1,886
Gayan Wijeratne retweeted
Ritter Lab (@ritter_lab) profile picture
Ritter Lab@ritter_lab22 Jan 2025
'How do I thianthrenate X?' – In our new article in @J_A_C_S, @DilgamAhmadli presents simple guidelines for selecting reaction conditions and with our collaborators from @syngenta developed a robust diversification platform for further functionalizations! pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/jac…
Image from Ritter Lab (@ritter_lab)
6
21
2
211
21,247
Gayan Wijeratne retweeted
J. Am. Chem. Soc. (@J_A_C_S) profile picture
J. Am. Chem. Soc.@J_A_C_S29 Dec 2024
FeCl2-Mediated Rearrangement of Aminoperoxides into Functionalized THFs: Dynamic Non-innocence of O-Ligands at Fe Center Coordinates a Radical Cascade | JACS @FloridaState @FSUResearch @IAlabugin @Totalsynthesis AminoPeroxide Rearrangement Fe Mediated pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/jac…
FeCl2‑Mediated Rearrangement of Aminoperoxides into Functionalized Tetrahydrofurans: Dynamic...

FeCl2‑Mediated Rearrangement of Aminoperoxides into Functionalized Tetrahydrofurans: Dynamic...

Abstract. The selective reaction of cyclic aminoperoxides with FeCl2 proceeds through a sequence of O–O and C–C bond cleavages, followed by intramolecular

pubs.acs.org
10
1
64
13,229
Ligand effects!!
Abhishek Das (@Abhitheexplorer) profile pictureAbhishek Das@Abhitheexplorer23 Dec 2024
Checkout our most recent work from Que Lab about how second sphere cycloalkyl groups can affect nonheme Fe(IV)=O complexes’ reactivity. Huge thanks to Larry, Marcel, @NabhenduP , Jin, Victor, @MossbauerLab for their contributions. @J_A_C_S @UMNChemistry pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/jac…
10-Fold Increase in Hydrogen Atom Transfer Reactivity for a Series of S = 1 FeIVO Complexes Over...

10-Fold Increase in Hydrogen Atom Transfer Reactivity for a Series of S = 1 FeIVO Complexes Over...

Abstract. Nonheme iron enzymes utilize S = 2 iron­(IV)-oxo intermediates as oxidants in biological oxygenations. In contrast, corresponding synthetic nonhe

pubs.acs.org
5
484
Cool paper!!
Appu (@Appu_IITK) profile pictureAppu@Appu_IITK17 Dec 2024
In our latest work @J_A_C_S, we have developed the closest structural mimic of the OEC of PS-II. Huge thanks to Tim for the incredible collaboration and to the students @Guptasikha30, @Pragya14237284, and @baghendra_singh for their outstanding execution! pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/jac…
Formation and Reactivity of a MnIV(O)(μ-O)CeIV Species: A Closest Mimic of Photosystem II

Formation and Reactivity of a MnIV(O)(μ-O)CeIV Species: A Closest Mimic of Photosystem II

Abstract. Understanding the basic structure of the oxygen-evolving complex (OEC) in photosystem II (PS-II) and the water oxidation mechanism can aid in the

pubs.acs.org
4
517
Wijeratne Group Christmas Party '24!! What a great way to end the year celebrating with these folks! Happy Holidays everyone!! 🥂🎄😍
Image from Gayan Wijeratne (@LabWijeratne)
Image from Gayan Wijeratne (@LabWijeratne)
Image from Gayan Wijeratne (@LabWijeratne)
Image from Gayan Wijeratne (@LabWijeratne)
13
727
We are thrilled to welcome to the group our two new postdoctoral associates, Ayushi and Anirban, and three graduate students, Steven, Nick, and Madhushi!! Can't wait to see all the cool chemistries you guys will bring to the table! Welcome onboard!!😊
Image from Gayan Wijeratne (@LabWijeratne)
2
74
8,200
Excited about our recent cover in @ChemEurJ!
ChemEurJ: Chemistry - A European Journal (@ChemEurJ) profile pictureChemEurJ: Chemistry - A European Journal@ChemEurJ9 Dec 2024
#OnTheCover Secondary Sphere Lewis Acid Activated Heme Superoxo Adducts Mimic Crucial Non-Covalent Interactions in IDO/TDO Heme Dioxygenases (Chem. Eur. J. 68/2024) (Gayan B. Wijeratne and co-workers @LabWijeratne) doi.org/10.1002/chem.2024023… • onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/…
Image from ChemEurJ: Chemistry - A European Journal (@ChemEurJ)
1
12
1,094
Gayan Wijeratne retweeted
George Cutsail (@cutsail_lab) profile picture
George Cutsail@cutsail_lab27 Nov 2024
Julia, PhD student 👩‍🔬in the group, had a very productive week! Two advanced EPR spectroscopy 🧲papers published on both copper LPMOs 🦠and small molecule catalysts🧪. 1H, 2H, 14N, 15N, and 17O are all there!⚛️ LPMOs (ChemSci): doi.org/10.1039/D4SC04794J
3
3
34
4,058
What a great opportunity! ❤️
Kara Bren (@Kara_L_Bren) profile pictureKara Bren@Kara_L_Bren25 Nov 2024
University of Rochester Chemistry announces its 2025 International Student Summer Research (iScholar) Program: sas.rochester.edu/chm/underg… Outstanding international undergraduate (or M.S.) students planning to pursue a PhD in Chemistry in the future are encouraged to apply.

iScholar

sas.rochester.edu
1
467
Gayan Wijeratne retweeted
Amit Majumdar (@amit_IACS) profile picture
Amit Majumdar@amit_IACS21 Nov 2024
Reduction of Nitrite in an Iron(II)-Nitrito Compound by Thiols and Selenol Produces Dinitrosyl Iron Complexes via an {FeNO}7 Intermediate | Inorganic Chemistry pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs…
Reduction of Nitrite in an Iron(II)-Nitrito Compound by Thiols and Selenol Produces Dinitrosyl Iron...

Reduction of Nitrite in an Iron(II)-Nitrito Compound by Thiols and Selenol Produces Dinitrosyl Iron...

Abstract. Reaction of an Fe­(II) complex, [Fe­(6-COO–-tpa)]1+ (1), with PhE– and NO2– produced [Fe­(6-COO–-tpa)­(EPh)] (E = S, 2a; Se, 3) and [Fe­(6-COO–-t

pubs.acs.org
3
11
1
83
4,932

No more items