Dr Jonathan Ward
Lecturer in ChemistryProfile
Throughout my career I have amassed expertise in a multitude of research disciplines including organic synthesis/materials design, photophysical analysis, and molecule¨Csurface interactions. I obtained an MChem degree from The University of York (2010). I then completed a PhD with Prof. Fairlamb developing light-activated therapeutic carbon monoxide-releasing molecules.
As a PDRA with Prof. Bryce (2014¨C2017, Durham), I synthesised all-organic pi-conjugated aromatic molecules for high efficiency optoelectronic devices. Subsequently, I worked on the HyperOLED European consortium at Durham (2017¨C2020), an H2020-funded project to collaborate with industry (Merck and MicroOLED). This project focused on hyper-fluorescence with a drive towards commercial optoelectronic products.
I then moved to the University of Liverpool to work with Prof Simon Higgins and Richard Nichols developing molecular wires and surface binding molecules to measure conductance at the single-molecule level and understand the molecule¨Csurface interactions.
I will be drawing upon all of the above expertise to develop materials that organise on surfaces to control the directionality of emission properties.
I will also be developing highly robust pi-conjugated photocatalysts with strong bonding throughout the system for incorporation into flow chemistry systems.
Current Teaching
CHEM101: part 2: 'Molecules'
CHEM201 part 2: Alkenes and Alkynes
CHEM371 Experiment E: Titanium Bisphenolate Complexes
CHEM372 Advanced Chemistry Practical Group Research Projects
Professional Role
Disability Officer for Chemistry
Biochemistry and Pharmaceutial Science Representative
15/07/2024 → 08/09/2024
Research
01/12/2023 → 30/06/2026
Research
01/11/2023 → 21/11/2024
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Participation in conference -Mixed Audience
Participation in conference -Mixed Audience
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Hosting a School Visit
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Oral presentation
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Symposium
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Oral presentation
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Publication peer-review
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Publication peer-review
- Chemical Synthesis
- Electrochemical and Surfaces Research Group
- Molecular Scale Electronics
- Organic Research Group