Fundamental chemical research

Fundamental research underpins the future of chemistry. Fundamental research advances the discipline frontiers, nurtures future scientific and technology breakthroughs, and ensures training at the highest possible levels. Our School is deeply committed to all aspects of fundamental chemistry research.

Our research groups

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Prof Evan Bieske

Gas Phase Spectroscopy, Astrochemistry
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A/Prof Lars Goerigk

Computational Chemistry, Theoretical Quantum Chemistry
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Prof Trevor Smith

Time-resolved Spectroscopy, Microspectroscopy, Solar Materials
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Prof Paul Mulvaney

Nanoscience, Quantum Dots, Plasmonics, Solar Energy
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Prof Uta Wille

Physical Organic Chemistry, Reaction Mechanisms, Atmospheric Pollutants, Nitrogen in Agriculture
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Prof Colette Boskovic

Rare Earth Chemistry, Transition Metal Chemistry, Magnetochemistry
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Dr Charlotte Petersen

Computer Simulations, Statistical Mechanics, Amorphous Materials
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Dr Christopher Hall

Ultrafast Spectroscopy, Excited-State Photochemistry, Energy materials, Photoswitches
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Prof Richard O'Hair

Mass Spectrometry, Organometallics, Biological Molecules
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A/Prof Anastasios Polyzos

Organic Synthesis, Catalysis, Flow Chemistry | Website https://polyzoslab.com/
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A/Prof Wallace Wong

Organic Dyes, Conjugated Polymers, Energy Conversion, Chemical Sensing
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Dr Alex Duan

Trace Analysis, Anayltical Chemistry
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Prof Brendan Abrahams

Inorganic Chemistry, Supramolecular Chemistry, Crystal Engineering
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Dr James Hutchison

Polaritonics, Plasmonics, 2D materials, Single Molecule Spectroscopy