Supramolecular Chemistry and Nanochemistry involves the synthesis and characterisation of systems composed of multiple molecules, using self-assembly and molecular recognition.
Our research includes the synthesis of host–guest complexes, mechanically interlocked molecules and related large molecular architectures, and their use for applications that range from biology to materials science.
Many researchers working within this Area are active members of our Chemistry & Topology Interest Group.
Members
Dr Timothy BarendtLecturer in Supramolecular Chemistry
Using polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons to understand and apply aromatic stacking interactions for molecular recognition and self-assembly
Professor Neil ChampnessNorman Haworth Professor of Chemistry
Framework materials, hydrogen-bonded structures, mechanically interlocked molecules and intermolecular interactions
Dr Paul DaviesReader in Organic Chemistry
Ligand and catalyst design featuring supramolecular interactions to control structure, function and activity for efficient and selective catalysis
Professor Michael John HannonProfessor of Chemical Biology
Reversible-covalent and supramolecular interactions for catalysis and sensing in healthcare and sustainability
Dr Anna PeacockReader in Bioinorganic Chemistry
Developing supramolecular peptide structures for metal ion coordination to access functional artificial metalloproteins
Dr Sarah PikeSenior Lecturer in Organic Chemistry
New supramolecular systems that demonstrate conformational switching behaviour for applications in sensing, catalysis and diagnostics
Professor Zoe PikramenouProfessor of Inorganic Chemistry
Metal nanoparticles; assembly of polymetallic structures; recognition chemistry; silica nanoparticles
Professor James TuckerProfessor of Supramolecular Chemistry
Redox-active and photochromic supramolecular systems based on nucleic acids; interlocked structures
Dr Timothy BarendtLecturer in Supramolecular Chemistry
Key research interests: Photochemistry & Photophysics, Organic Materials, Supramolecular Chemistry
Professor Neil ChampnessNorman Haworth Professor of Chemistry
Key research interests: Supramolecular Chemistry, Organic Materials
Dr Paul DaviesReader in Organic Chemistry
Key research Interests: Molecular Synthesis & Catalysis, Medicinal & Biological Chemistry, Photochemistry & Photophysics
Professor Michael John HannonProfessor of Chemical Biology
Key research interests: Biological & Medicinal Chemistry, Supramolecular Chemistry, Sensing & Diagnostics
Dr Anna PeacockReader in Bioinorganic Chemistry
Key research interests: Supramolecular Chemistry, Medicinal & Biological Chemistry
Dr Sarah PikeSenior Lecturer in Organic Chemistry
Key research interests: Molecular Synthesis & Catalysis, Sensing & Diagnostics, Supramolecular Chemistry, Medicinal & Biological Chemistry
Professor Zoe PikramenouProfessor of Inorganic Chemistry
Key research interests: Photochemistry & Photophysics, Sensing & Diagnostics, Medicinal & Biological Chemistry, Supramolecular Chemistry
Professor James TuckerProfessor of Supramolecular Chemistry
Key research interests: Supramolecular Chemistry, Sensing & Diagnostics, Medicinal & Biological Chemistry