Around 250 people work in the Department of Chemistry.
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Our people
Dr Laurence Abbott
Experimental Officer/Dept Safety Advisor
Dr Jon Agirre
Royal Society University Research Fellow
Research interests:
- Chemical and Structural Biology
- Digital chemistry
Dr Saeed Akkad
PDRA in Synthetic Carbohydrate Chemistry
- saeed.akkad@york.ac.uk
- +44 (0)1904 32 2576
- C/B/031 and C/B/016
Dr Stephen Andrews
WACL Instrument Engineering Manager
Dr Victoria Annis
Technical Manager Centre of Hyperpolarisation in Magnetic Resonance
Dr Alyssa-Jennifer Avestro
Royal Society Dorothy Hodgkin Fellow
Research interests:
Functional redox-active organic molecules and 3D π-conjugated systems
- Electronic structure, spin states and aromaticity
- (Spectro)electrochemistry and photospectroscopy
- Supramolecular and coordination assembly
- Organic chiroptical-electronic devices
Dr Matthew Badham
Deputy Head of Faculty Operations
Dr Nat Baranska
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Research interests:
- Bioelectrochemistry of redox-active (metallo) proteins
- Protein immobilisation for sensing and catalytic applications
- Chemical biology tools for protein modification
- Molecular biology and gene editing
Dr Pavol Bardy
Sir Henry Wellcome Fellow
- pavol.bardy@york.ac.uk
- +44 (0)1904 32 8255
- B/L0 Labs
Research interests:
- Cryo-electron microscopy and tomography
- Structural virology
Dr Martin Bates
Lecturer
Research interests:
Liquid crystals
- Complex liquids
- Molecular materials
- Computer simulation
- Computational chemistry
Dr Oliver Bayfield
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Megan Bennett
Research Associate in Chemical Biology
Professor Peter Bernath
Emeritus Professor
Research interests:
Spectroscopic characterisation of unusual chemical species
Professor Jamie Blaza
Professor
Research interests:
Chemical and Structural Biology
- Technologies for chemical measurement
Dr Paul Bond
Research Associate Computational Methods
Research interests:
- Computational structural biology
- Software for automated structure solution
Dr Suranjana Bose
Green Chemistry Research Technician
Melanie Boyeson
Primary Science Advisory Teacher Humber
Dr Jim Brannigan
Research Associate Biochemistry and Structural Biology
Dr Hannah Briers
Deputy Technical Operations Manager
Professor Duncan Bruce
Professor
Research interests:
- Liquid crystals
- Ionic liquids
- Metallomesogens
- Emissive liquid crystals
- Halogen bonding
Professor Marek Brzozowski
Professor
Research interests:
- Structural and molecular endocrinology
- Signalling of insulin family of hormones
Professor Antoine Buchard
Professor of Sustainable Polymer Chemistry
Research interests:
- Green and sustainable chemistry
- Molecular materials
- Catalysis for a cleaner future
- Digital Chemistry
Dr Sari Budisulistiorini
Research Fellow
Research interests:
- Atmospheric chemistry
- Aerosol
- Biomass burning
- Atmospheric microplastic
Helen Burrell
Chief Technician - Department Teaching Labs Manager
Professor Lucy Carpenter
Professor
Research interests:
Atmospheric chemistry
- Technologies for chemical measurement
Dr Rosie Chance
Research Fellow
Research interests:
- Biogeochemistry
- Environmental Analytical Chemistry
Professor Victor Chechik
Professor
Research interests:
Functional nanoparticles
- Supramolecular chemistry
- Free radicals
- Physical organic chemistry
- EPR spectroscopy
Clément Dégut
Research Associate in Software Development for Structural Biology
Dr Martin Cockett
Emeritus Reader
Research interests:
Laser spectroscopy
- Multiphoton ionisation
- ZEKE spectroscopy
- Weak interactions
- Electronic structure
- Computational chemistry
Dr Stephen Cowling
Lecturer (Teaching and Scholarship)
Professor Kathryn Cowtan
Professor
Research interests:
Chemical and Structural Biology
- Digital chemistry
Erica Cushworth
Undergraduate Administration Manager
Professor Gideon Davies
Professor
Research interests:
Chemical and Structural Biology
- Catalysis for a cleaner future
Rhiannon De Palma-Alexander
Programme Administrator
Professor Caroline Dessent
Professor of Physical Chemistry
Research interests:
Technologies for chemical measurement
- Digital chemistry
Dr Marc Dickinson
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Dr Terry Dillon
Senior Lecturer
Research interests:
Atmospheric chemistry
- Photochemistry
- Chemical kinetics
- Indoor air science
- Green chemistry
Professor Eleanor Dodson
Emeritus Professor
Research interests:
Methods for X-ray structure determination Niall Donaldson
Technician (Synthetic Chemistry)
- niall.donaldson@york.ac.uk
- +44 (0)1904 32 6254
- C/F/010 and C/F/018
Professor Richard Douthwaite
Professor
Research interests:
Renewable energy driven chemistry
- Materials
- (Photo)catalysis
Dr Will Drysdale
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Professor Simon Duckett
Professor
Research interests:
Catalysis for a cleaner future
- Technologies for chemical measurement
- Sustainable synthesis
Dr Tom Dugmore
Lecturer (Teaching and Scholarship)
Research interests:
Green Chemistry
- Waste Valorisation
- Circular Economy
- Education and Outreach
Professor Anne Duhme-Klair
Professor
Research interests:
Bioinorganic chemistry
- Artificial metalloenzymes
- Biomimetic photocatalysis
- Siderophores
- Metals in medicine
- Catalysis for a Cleaner Future
- Chemical and Structural Biology
Dr Pete Edwards
Senior Lecturer (Teaching and Research)
Research interests:
Atmospheric chemistry
- Digital chemistry
- Technologies for chemical measurement
Dr Odile Eisenstein
Honorary Fellow
Research interests:
Investigation of catalytic reaction mechanisms using computational methods Dr Naomi Elstone
Research Associate in Ionic Liquids
Linda Elvin
EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training Coordinator
Professor Ian Fairlamb
Deputy Head of Department (Research)
Research interests:
Catalysis for a cleaner future
- Digital Chemistry
- Technologies for chemical measurement
- Sustainable synthesis
Dr Martin Fascione
Reader
Research interests:
Chemical glycobiology and glycomedicine
- Synthetic carbohydrate chemistry
Dr Angelo Frei
Lecturer in Inorganic Chemistry
- angelo.frei@york.ac.uk
- C/D133
Research interests:
- Metal Complexes
- Antibiotics
- Machine Learning
- Automation
- Medicinal Chemistry
Professor Pratibha Gai
Emeritus Professor
Research interests:
Catalysis, Nanomaterials, Dynamic In-situ Environmental (Scanning) Transmission Electron Microscopy Developments for visualising and analysing gas molecule-catalyst reactions at the single atom level.
Dr Richard Gammons
Green Chemistry Technical Team Leader and X-Ray Crystallography Technician
Professor Bruce Gilbert
Emeritus Professor
Research interests:
Free radicals in chemical, biochemical and industrial processes: EPR spectroscopy, detection and reaction mechanisms Matthew Gill
Postdoctoral Research Associate
- matthew.gill@york.ac.uk
- +44 (0)1904 32 4521
- C/E/204 and C/E/214
Professor John Goodby
Emeritus Professor
Research interests:
Liquid Crystals and Advanced Organic Materials
Professor Gideon Grogan
Professor
Research interests:
Chemical and Structural Biology
- Sustainable synthesis
- Catalysis for a cleaner future
Dr John Halfacre
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Dr Meghan Halse
Senior Lecturer
Research interests:
- Technologies for chemical measurement
- Digital chemistry
- Catalysis for a cleaner future
Professor Jacqui Hamilton
NCAS Science Director
Research interests:
Atmospheric chemistry
- Digital chemistry
- Technologies for chemical measurement
Sam Hart
Technical Specialist
Cryo-EM and X-ray Facility Technician
Kirsten Hawkins
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Dr Phil Helliwell
Chief Technician-Teaching Labs Manager
Dr Annie Hodgson
Honorary Fellow (Previously: School Liaison and Outreach Officer)
Chris Horbaczewskyj
Research Technician
- chris.horbaczewskyj@york.ac.uk
- +44 (0)1904 32 2584
- C/E/102 and C/E/114
Professor Roderick Hubbard
Emeritus Professor
Research interests:
Fragment and structure-based discovery
Professor Neil Hunt
Professor in Physical Chemistry
Research interests:
- Technologies for chemical measurement
- Chemical and Structural Biology
Dr David Husbands
Postdoctoral Research Associate in Medicinal Inorganic Chemistry
- david.husbands@york.ac.uk
- C/E002
Hyunjin An
Research Associate in mass spectrometric detection of marine VOCs (COCO)
Mr Jake Vallow
PDRA Measurements of reactive chlorine in the marine boundary layer
Dr Jennifer Wakefield
Postdoctoral Research Associate (Mass Spectrometry and Raman Spectroscopy)
Dr Leonie Jones
Employability and Diversity Officer
Dr Alan Lewis
Lecturer in Digital Chemistry
Research interests:
Machine learning
- Electronic structure theory
- Digital chemistry education
- Photoemission spectroscopy
- Spin dynamics
Professor Ally Lewis
Professor
Research interests:
Atmospheric chemistry
- Technologies for chemical measurement
Professor Gareth Lloyd Jones
Honorary Fellow
Research interests:
Business Management and Development Dr Joao Lourenco Franco Cairo
Research Fellow Biochemistry of LPMOs
Professor Jason Lynam
Professor
Research interests:
Technologies for chemical measurement
- Sustainable synthesis
- Catalysis for a cleaner future
Professor Avtar Matharu
Deputy Head of Department (Staffing)
Dr Max Veit
Lecturer in Digital Chemistry
- max.veit@york.ac.uk
- C/A/053
Research interests:
- Computational chemistry
- Physical chemistry
- Materials science
Dr Graeme Mcallister
Department Technical Operations Manager
Professor Paul Mcgonigal
Professor in Functional Organic Materials
Research interests:
Molecular materials
- Digital chemistry
- Catalysis for a cleaner future
Dr Stuart Mcnicholas
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Mackayla Millar
Primary Science Advisory Teacher in NE
Abigail Mortimer
Chief Scientific Glassblower
Dr Jackie Mosely
Senior Lecturer
Research interests:
- Technologies for chemical measurement
- Chemical and Structural Biology
Dr Purba Mukherjee
EPSRC Open Fellow
Research interests:
- Mechanistic studies of protein primed replication
- Chemoenzymatic synthesis of hybrid macromolecules
- Enzyme engineering for nanomachine assembly
- Peptide-oligonucleotide conjugate synthesis
Stuart Murray
Mechanical Workshop Senior Technician
Lyndsay Muschamp
YSBL Research Group Administrator
Dr Amanda Noble
Postdoctoral Research Associate
- amanda.noble@york.ac.uk
- +44 (0)1904 32 2594
- C/B/031 and C/B/016
Professor Peter O'Brien
Professor
Research interests:
- Sustainable synthesis
- Catalysis for a cleaner future
- Chemical and Structural Biology
Professor Alison Parkin
Deputy Head of Department (Teaching)
Research interests:
Chemical and Structural Biology
- Technologies for chemical measurement
- Catalysis for a cleaner future
Professor Kirsty Penkman
Professor
Research interests:
- Technologies for chemical measurement
- Chemical and Structural Biology
Professor Robin Perutz
Emeritus Professor
Research interests:
Organometallic Photochemistry, Small Molecule Activation, Catalysis and Solar Fuels
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Dr Peter Rayner
Lecturer (Teaching and Scholarship)
Dr Katie Read
Technical Manager of the Cape Verde Atmospheric Observatory
Dr Andrew Rickard
Senior Research Fellow
Research interests:
Atmospheric chemistry
- Digital chemistry
- Technologies for chemical measurement
Dr Julia Sarju
Senior Lecturer (Teaching and Scholarship)
Research interests:
Chemistry Education
- Social Justice in STEM
- Inclusive STEM Education
Dr Mahima Sharma
Research Fellow
Research interests:
- Structural Enzymology
- Biocatalysis and protein engineering
- Catalysis for cleaner future
Dr James Sherwood
Research Fellow
Research interests:
- Sustainable chemistry
- Solvents
- Bio-based products
- Sustainability assessment
Miyako Shimoji
PA to Head of Department /Administrator
Research Admin Coordinator (CRODA Prosperity Partnership)
Dr John Slattery
Reader
Research interests:
- Catalysis for a cleaner future
- Ionic liquids and deep eutectic solvents
- Organometallic chemistry
- Reaction mechanisms
- Computational chemistry
Professor David Smith
Professor
Research interests:
Supramolecular chemistry
- Soft matter
- Gels
- Self-Assembly
- Molecular materials
Professor Richard Taylor
Emeritus Professor
Research interests:
The total synthesis of compounds of biological importance: design and development of new synthetic methods
Dr William Unsworth
Senior Lecturer (Teaching and Research)
Research interests:
- Sustainable synthesis
- Catalysis for a cleaner future
- Rearrangement reactions
- Macrocycle synthesis
- Biocatalysis
Lachlan Waddell
Postdoctoral Research Associate in Natural Product Synthesis
- lachlan.waddell@york.ac.uk
- C/D209
Professor David Waddington
Emeritus Professor
Professor Paul Walton
Professor
Research interests:
Bioinorganic chemistry
- Copper oxygenases
- Spectroscopy
Dr Derek Wann
Head of Department
- derek.wann@york.ac.uk
- +44 (0)1904 32 4530
- C/A123 (HoD's Office) + C/A/055
Research interests:
Electron diffraction
- Chemical dynamics
- Photophysics
- Computational chemistry
- Chemical education
Dr Alison Webb
Research Associate in Marine Microbiology
Professor Andrew Weller
Professor in Inorganic Chemistry
Research interests:
- Catalysis for a cleaner future
- Sustainable synthesis
- Molecular materials
Dr Lizzie Wheeldon
Lecturer (Teaching and Scholarship)
Dr Adrian Whitwood
Honorary Fellow (Previously: X-ray Crystallographer and Department Computing Officer)
Dr Charlotte Willans
Reader in Synthetic Inorganic Chemistry
Research interests:
Catalysis for a cleaner future
- Sustainable synthesis
Dr Nick Wood
Senior Lecturer (Teaching and Scholarship)
- nick.wood@york.ac.uk
- +44 (0)1904 32 5891
- C/B/123b
Dr Nicholas Yates
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Dr Amber Yeoman
Research Associate Atmospheric Emissions