Synthesis and Catalysis
This research theme embraces the core disciplines of practical chemistry, including all aspects of synthesis across molecular length scales, from a chemical bond to a nanoparticle (10-10 to 10-8 m), as well as the study of molecules as they undergo dynamic changes (reaction mechanisms and kinetics). The aim is to understand mechanistic processes, develop synthetic methods and create associated technologies, that can deliver a molecular target quickly and efficiently, while consuming minimal of resources, i.e. step- and atom-economy.
The coordinator for this theme is Prof. George Britovsek. For general enquiries about this theme, please contact him at g.britovsek@imperial.ac.uk or feel free to contact any members of the theme listed below for more specific enquiries.
Institutes, centres and initiatives
This Research Theme is associated to the following institutes, centres and initiatives:
Academic staff
Prof Alan Armstrong
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Prof Alan Armstrong
Catalysis / Chemical Biology / Organic Chemistry
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Prof Tony Barrett
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Prof Tony Barrett
Emeritus Professor
Prof Chris Braddock
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Prof Chris Braddock
Catalysis / Synthesis / Organic Chemistry
Prof George Britovsek
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Prof George Britovsek
Catalysis / Organometallics / Coordination Chemistry
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Prof Donald Craig
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Prof Donald Craig
Catalysis / Synthesis / Organic Chemistry
Prof Mark Crimmin
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Prof Mark Crimmin
Catalysis / Organometallics / Energy
Dr Clotilde Cucinotta
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Dr Clotilde Cucinotta
Computational Electrochemistry / Interfaces / Nanomaterials / Energy / Molecular Electronics
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Dr Silvia Díez-González
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Dr Silvia Díez-González
Catalysis / Sustainable Synthesis / Organometallics
Prof James Durrant
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Prof James Durrant
Materials Chemistry / Plastic Electronics / Solar Energy Conversion
Prof Matt Fuchter
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Prof Matt Fuchter
Synthesis / Materials Chemistry / Medicinal Chemistry
Dr Rebecca Greenaway
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Dr Rebecca Greenaway
Synthesis / High-throughput automation / Porous materials / Supramolecular chemistry
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Prof Martin Heeney
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Prof Martin Heeney
Polymers / Organic Chemistry / Plastic Electronics
Prof Mimi Hii
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Prof Mimi Hii
Catalysis / Synthesis / Flow Chemistry
Prof Patricia Hunt
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Prof Patricia Hunt
Visiting Professor
Dr Nazila Kamaly
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Dr Nazila Kamaly
Nanomedicine / Nanopolymerisation / Biomicrofluidics / Biomimetic Models
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Prof Iain McCulloch
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Prof Iain McCulloch
Visiting Professor
Dr Phillip Miller
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Dr Phillip Miller
Catalysis / Flow Chemistry / Molecular Imaging
Prof Philip Parsons
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Prof Philip Parsons
Organic Synthesis / Methodology / Natural Products / Cascade Reactions
Dr Maxie Roessler
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Dr Maxie Roessler
EPR Spectroscopy / Bioinorganic Chemistry / Catalytic Mechanisms
Dr Charles Romain
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Dr Charles Romain
Organometallic / Coordination Chemistry / Polymerization Catalysis
Dr Ben Schumann
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Dr Ben Schumann
Glycan / Carbohydrate Chemistry / Proteomics / Cell Biology / Enzymology
Prof Milo Shaffer
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Prof Milo Shaffer
Composites / Nanomaterials / Materials Chemistry
Prof Alan Spivey
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Prof Alan Spivey
Synthesis / Chemical Biology / Organic Chemistry
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Prof Ramón Vilar
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Prof Ramón Vilar
Bioinorganic Chemistry/ Chemical Biology/ Supramolecular Chemistry
Dr Louise Walport
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Dr Louise Walport
Chemical Biology / Peptide Chemistry / Biophysics
Prof James Wilton-Ely
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Prof James Wilton-Ely
Sensors & Medical Imaging / Nanomaterials / Sustainable Catalysis