My research work is centered on the synthesis of sulfinic acids which are postulated intermediate in the oxidation of organic sulfur compounds. These intermediates when formed will be subjected to basic kinetic studies such as: pH effect, oxygen effect and the effect of metal ions. These kinetic studies would be used to determine the overall mechanism of the oxidation of the organic sulfur compounds from which the intermediates are formed. Organic sulfur compounds of interest include various types of thioureas such as: N-methylthiourea; N, N’-dimethylthiourea, among others.

Kinetic studies on the oxidation of other sulfur compounds such as: thiols, known sulfinic acids (available from vendors) with halogen and oxyhalogen as well as non halogen –based oxidants: H₂O₂, peracetic acid would also be studied.