Research and Innovation
Antimicrobial resistance
Professors Adam Nelson and Colin Fishwick are among our researchers tackling the growing global crisis of resistance to antibiotics and other anti-infective drugs
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Achieving Net Zero emissions
A University of Leeds spin-out company is involved in the first 'bioenergy with carbon capture and storage' project of its kind in the world
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Research and innovation
Our world-leading research, delivered via six research groups, cuts across the fields of inorganic, organic and physical chemistry. The research themes of these groups are all at the disciplinary interfaces of chemistry, with: physics, geology and biology, biology and medicine, physics and mathematics, materials science, medicine and chemical engineering.
We have strong links with the Astbury Centre for Structural Molecular Biology.
95%
of research activity is
‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ latest REF
Over 75
academic and research staff
working with over 100 PhD researchers to deliver high-impact research
100%
of our research has
‘outstanding’ or ‘very considerable’ impact latest REF
Our research
Atmospheric and Planetary Chemistry
Understanding our atmosphere is essential for sustainable future development. Atmospheric chemistry influences air quality, human health, and climate change and hence the future of our planet.
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We focus on chemical approaches at the interfaces of biology and medicine, with expertise in synthesis, molecular recognition, mechanistic enzymology, medicinal, biophysical chemistry and nanoscience.
More on Chemical Biology and Medicinal ChemistryColour and Polymer Science
Our research focuses on the design, synthesis and evaluation of novel colorants and their applications, as well as the design, synthesis and characterisation of monomers and macromolecules.
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We strive to understand and control atomic and molecular motion in chemical reactivity. Novel computational and analytical methods for quantum dynamics are an important part of our work.
More on Computational Chemistry and Chemical PhysicsCrystallisation and Directed Assembly
We look at the application of assembly-based approaches for the generation of new functional materials, investigating how assembly occurs over length scales from the molecular to the mesoscale.
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Through the Institute of Process Research and Development, we explore the manufacturing of fine chemicals, pharmaceuticals and new materials.
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Studying for a PhD will be a journey that will stimulate your passion for your subject and push you to reach your potential.
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Knowledge transfer
Astbury Centre
We have strong links with the Astbury Centre, which brings together researchers from across the University to understand the molecular basis of life.
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We put science into action through partnerships with industry, and deliver value-based solutions to a host of problems across a wide range of industry sectors.
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Our expertise is complemented by range of specialist facilities, from NMR spectroscopy machines to a state-of-the-art iRPD laboratory.
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