Prof. Bao Nguyen
- Position: Professor
- Areas of expertise: AI and machine learning; green chemistry, process research & development; physical organic chemistry; mechanisms of catalytic reactions
- Email: B.Nguyen@leeds.ac.uk
- Phone: +44(0)113 343 0109
- Location: G17 Chemistry
- Website: Group webpage | Googlescholar | ORCID
Profile
Institute of Process Research & Development
Responsibilities
- Manager of Sustainable Science and Technology MSc
Research interests
Our group is interested in understanding all chemical processes and in rationally improving/optimising the application of these processes in both academia and industry. The research is highly collaborative and focuses on the interdisciplinary interfaces between Physical/Organic/Process Chemistry and Chemical Engineering. The current research themes in the group are:
- Organic synthesis on water, green chemistry
- Application of AI and Machine Learning to predict chemical properties and reactivity
- Mechanistic study of metal catalysed reactions
- CO2 utilisation in High Value Chemical Manufacture
Qualifications
- PhD in Organic Chemistry, University of Oxford (2008)
- Bachelor of Science (Advanced stream), Honours, University of Sydney (2002)
Professional memberships
- Royal Society of Chemistry
Research groups and institutes
- Institute for Process Research and Development
Current postgraduate researchers
<h4>Postgraduate research opportunities</h4> <p>We welcome enquiries from motivated and qualified applicants from all around the world who are interested in PhD study. Our <a href="https://phd.leeds.ac.uk">research opportunities</a> allow you to search for projects and scholarships.</p>Projects
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<li><a href="//phd.leeds.ac.uk/project/2040-new-chemical-recycling-technology-for-regeneration-of-polyester-and-polyamides">New Chemical Recycling Technology for Regeneration of Polyester and Polyamides</a></li>