Dr. Leonardo Castellanos Hernández
Education
- 2003-2007 Ph.D. in Chemical Science, Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Colombia.
- 1997-2000 M.Sc in Chemical Science, Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Colombia.
- 1991-1996 B.Sc in Chemistry, Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Colombia.
University Unit
- Universidad Nacional de Colombia.
- Faculty of Science, Chemistry Department.
- Bogotá, Colombia.
Research Group
Study and Use of Natural Marine Products and Fruits of Colombia.
Technical/Quantitative Skills:
- Teaching.
- Proficiency in analytical instruments.
Contact Information
- Email: lcastellanosh@unal.edu.co
- Colciencias cvLac
- Google Scholar profile
- Orcid profile
Professional Experience
- 2010-date Associate professor, Universidad Nacional De Colombia, Bogotá, Colombia.
- 2015-2016 Postdoc position at Leiden University, Netherlands.
- 2002-2010 Assistant professor, Universidad Nacional De Colombia, Bogotá, Colombia.
- 2001-2002 Associate Instructor, Universidad Nacional De Colombia, Bogotá, Colombia.
- 2000 Chemist at Water & Soil Laboratory, Ecopetrol, Piedecuesta, Colombia.
- 1997 Teacher, Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Bogotá, Colombia.
Research Interests
Topics: Organic chemistry and natural marine products.
Selected Publications
Zucolotto, S. M., Fagundes, C., Reginatto, F. H., Ramos, F. A., Castellanos, L., Duque, C., & Schenkel, E. P. (2011). Analysis of C-glycosyl Flavonoids from South American Passiflora Species by HPLC-DAD and HPLC-MS. Phytochemical Analysis, 23(3), 232–239. https://doi.org/10.1002/pca.1348
Chaves-Fonnegra A, Castellanos L, Zea S, et al. (2008). Clionapyrrolidine A–a metabolite from the encrusting and excavating sponge Cliona tenuis that kills coral tissue upon contact. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 34(12):1565-1574. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10886-008-9565-5
Tello, E., Castellanos, L., Arevalo-Ferro, C., & Duque, C. (2009). Cembranoid Diterpenes from the Caribbean Sea WhipEunicea knighti. Journal of Natural Products, 72(9), 1595–1602. https://doi.org/10.1021/np9002492
Number Of Publications:
Cvlac: 65
TAGS: Marine Natural Products, Phytochemistry, Organic Synthesis, Biotechnology.