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 Mark Crimmin. For general enquiries about this theme please contact him at m.crimmin@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
Dr Jochen Brandt
Dr Jochen Brandt
Chiral materials/CISS/Helicenes
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 Rebecca Greenaway
Dr Rebecca Greenaway
Synthesis / High-throughput automation / Porous materials / Supramolecular chemistry
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
Visiting Professor
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 Maxie Roessler
Dr Maxie Roessler
Enzyme catalysis / EPR spectroscopy / Mechanisms
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
Prof Ramon Vilar
Prof Ramon Vilar
Bioinorganic Chemistry/ Chemical Biology/ Supramolecular Chemistry
Dr Louise Walport
Dr Louise Walport
Chemical Biology / Peptide Chemistry / Biophysics
Dr James Wilton-Ely
Dr James Wilton-Ely
Nanomaterials / Sensors / Medical Imaging