Dr LUKE WILKINSON

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    20122025

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    Inorganic synthetic chemist with an interest in molecular electronics and coordination chemistry. My research focusses on the synthesis of inorganic or organometallic compounds and their assembly on surfaces for applications moleulcar electronics. I have a particular interest in thermoelectric materials which convert heat energy into electricity according to the seebeck effect. 

    Undergradute degree at the University of East Anglia.

    PhD with Prof. Nathan Patmore at the University of Sheffield exploring electron transfer across hydrogen bonds. 

    PDRA at Durham Universtiy with Dr. James Walton on transition metal-facilitated C-H activation of arenes

    PDRA at Imperial College London on the synthesis and electrochemical characterisation of molecular wires.

    Leverhulme Early Career Research Fellowship at the University of York working on coupling porphyrin ligands to Mo2 paddlewheel complexes as models for studying electron transfer.

    PDRA at University of Liverpool working on the C-H activation of  alkylarenes and the ring-opening difunctionalisation of biphenylenes

    Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

    In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

    • SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
    • SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
    • SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
    • SDG 13 - Climate Action

    Education/Academic qualification

    Chemistry, PhD, Electron Transfer Studies in Paddlewheel Dimers of Dimers, University of Sheffield

    Oct 2011Aug 2015

    Award Date: 27 Aug 2015

    MChem, MSc, Degree in Chemistry, University of East Anglia

    Award Date: 1 Jul 2011

    Other positions

    PDRA, University of Liverpool

    Feb 2024Jan 2025

    Leverhulme Trust Early Career Research Fellow, University of York

    Sept 2019Aug 2023

    PDRA, Imperial College London

    Jan 2017Aug 2019

    PDRA, Durham University

    Jan 2016Dec 2016

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