I am interested and have expertise in the area of biomass reforming using various catalytic methods, including enzymatic, photocatalytic and reductive catalytic fractionation using precious metals. The ultimate goal of this research is to produce value-added monoaromatics from natural resources like raw lignin.

Alongside this I have a keen interest in exploiting photochemical reactions for synthetic purpose with particular attention being paid to UV irradiation-induced transfer hydrogenation reactions and also Norrish reactions. 

The other focus of my research is modelling biomass using synthetic organic chemistry, the purpose of this is to enhance the chances of producing a catalytic system which can be optimised for selectivity and yield. 

I am open to applications for self-funded MRes and PhD students.

I have taught on a range of courses including aromatic chemistry and spectroscopy, C-C bond formation, pharmacology and protein chemistry.