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 Mimi Hii. For general enquiries about this theme please contact her at mimi.hii@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
Prof Alan Armstrong
Catalysis / Chemical Biology / Organic Chemistry
Dr Andrew Ashley
Dr Andrew Ashley
Catalysis / Energy / Hydrogen
Prof Chris Braddock
Prof Chris Braddock
Catalysis / Synthesis / Organic Chemistry
Prof George Britovsek
Prof George Britovsek
Catalysis / Organometallics / Coordination Chemistry
Prof Donald Craig
Prof Donald Craig
Catalysis / Synthesis / Organic Chemistry
Dr Mark Crimmin
Dr Mark Crimmin
Catalysis / Organometallics / Energy
Dr Clotilde Cucinotta
Dr Clotilde Cucinotta
Computational Electrochemistry / Interfaces / Nanomaterials / Energy / Molecular Electronics
Dr Silvia Diez-Gonzalez
Dr Silvia Diez-Gonzalez
Catalysis / Sustainable Synthesis / Organometallics
Prof James Durrant
Prof James Durrant
Materials Chemistry / Plastic Electronics / Solar Energy Conversion
Prof Matt Fuchter
Prof Matt Fuchter
Synthesis / Materials Chemistry / Medicinal Chemistry
Dr Saif Haque
Dr Saif Haque
Prof Martin Heeney
Prof Martin Heeney
Polymers / Organic Chemistry / Plastic Electronics
Prof Mimi Hii
Prof Mimi Hii
Catalysis / Synthesis / Flow Chemistry
Prof Patricia Hunt
Prof Patricia Hunt
Ionic Liquids / Catalysis / Computational Chemistry
Dr James Lewis
Dr James Lewis
Synthesis / Supramolecular chemistry / Self-assembly / Mechanically interlocked molecules
Prof Iain McCulloch
Prof Iain McCulloch
Dr Phillip Miller
Dr Phillip Miller
Catalysis / Flow Chemistry / Molecular Imaging
Prof Philip Parsons
Prof Philip Parsons
Organic Synthesis / Methodology / Natural Products / Cascade Reactions
Dr Charles Romain
Dr Charles Romain
Organometallic / Coordination Chemistry / Polymerization Catalysis
Dr Ben Schumann
Dr Ben Schumann
Glycan / Carbohydrate Chemistry / Proteomics / Cell Biology / Enzymology
Prof Milo Shaffer
Prof Milo Shaffer
Composites / Nanomaterials / Materials Chemistry
Prof Alan Spivey
Prof Alan Spivey
Synthesis / Chemical Biology / Organic Chemistry
Dr James Wilton-Ely
Dr James Wilton-Ely
Nanomaterials / Sensors / Medical Imaging