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
Prof Evan Bieske
Gas Phase Spectroscopy, Astrochemistry
A/Prof Lars Goerigk
Computational Chemistry, Theoretical Quantum Chemistry
Prof Trevor Smith
Time-resolved Spectroscopy, Microspectroscopy, Solar Materials
Prof Paul Mulvaney
Nanoscience, Quantum Dots, Plasmonics, Solar Energy
Prof Uta Wille
Physical Organic Chemistry, Reaction Mechanisms, Atmospheric Pollutants, Nitrogen in Agriculture
Prof Colette Boskovic
Rare Earth Chemistry, Transition Metal Chemistry, Magnetochemistry
Dr Charlotte Petersen
Computer Simulations, Statistical Mechanics, Amorphous Materials
Dr Christopher Hall
Ultrafast Spectroscopy, Excited-State Photochemistry, Energy materials, Photoswitches
Prof Richard O'Hair
Mass Spectrometry, Organometallics, Biological Molecules
A/Prof Anastasios Polyzos
Organic Synthesis, Catalysis, Flow Chemistry | Website https://polyzoslab.com/
A/Prof Wallace Wong
Organic Dyes, Conjugated Polymers, Energy Conversion, Chemical Sensing
Dr Alex Duan
Trace Analysis, Anayltical Chemistry
Prof Brendan Abrahams
Inorganic Chemistry, Supramolecular Chemistry, Crystal Engineering
Dr James Hutchison
Polaritonics, Plasmonics, 2D materials, Single Molecule Spectroscopy