Our Team
The Pollice Research Group is committed to create an inclusive research environment where members feel safe and respected. We believe that diversity is an intrinsic and important part of the academic community and, therefore, we appreciate differences in backgrounds, experiences and perspectives, and facilitate them to help everyone in our team to reach their full potential in both scientific and non-scientific matters.
Our Research
Our research interests rest on four main pillars. Our primary target is the design of molecular catalysts for organic reactions with the help of computers. To realize that, we combine the simulation of chemical reactions with lab automation for high-throughput experiments and artificial molecular design algorithms. This allows us to incorporate data-driven algorithms directly into our workflow enabling us to accelerate the discovery process.
Latest News
October 1, 2025
On October 1, Michael joined the group as a PhD student. Michael will work on data-driven optimization of stereoselective catalysts.
September 30, 2025
On September 30, Moritz, who just funished high school, left the group after a 1-month research internship. This was supported by the Austrian Chemistry Olympiad community and the Professional Association of the Chemical Industry in Austria.
August 6, 2025
On August 6, Daan finished his master thesis and left the group. We will miss his machine learning and coding skills.
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Recent Papers
June 9, 2025
S. Tretiakov*, A. Nigam, R. Pollice*
Chem. Rev. 2025, 125, 5776.
February 5, 2025
P. F. Jacobs, R. Pollice*
Digit. Discov. 2025, 4, 762.
December 24, 2024
A. Blokhuis*, R. Pollice*
Eur. J. Org. Chem. 2024, e202400949.