Welcome to three new Chemistry Professors
The Department of Chemistry is pleased to announce that three new professors are joining us from Michaelmas Term 2024.
Professor of Chemistry and Chemical Biology and Tutorial Fellow, Pembroke College.
Yimon joins us from the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne. Yimon’s research is focused on understanding reactive small-molecule-driven cellular communication processes. Her work is of relevance to human health, and she and her team are working to develop novel therapeutic and technological interventions.
Yimon said: “Personally, coming (back) to Oxford marks a homecoming after 20 years – I am ready to take on new research directions, new challenges/risks/opportunities, and do everything I can to give back, which gives me an enormous sense of personal fulfilment beyond scientific and pedagogical aspirations.”
Professor of Organic Chemistry and Tutorial Fellow at St Peter’s College.
Matt Fuchter joins us from Imperial. His research uses chemical synthesis and physical science innovation to invent new methods, molecules and materials to advance chemistry-led modern science. Key themes in Fuchter group research are: the development of photoswitchable molecules and materials; chiral materials for technological applications; and the science of drug discovery.
Matt said: “As a highly collaborative scientist I am really excited about all the new partnerships that will develop with other researchers at Oxford.”
Associate Professor of Experimental Inorganic Chemistry and Tutorial Fellow at St Edmund Hall.
Anna joins us from UCL. Anna leads an interdisciplinary team of experimentalists with key expertise in thin film synthesis, surface and interface chemistry, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. Her research covers four key areas: Hard X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy; sol-gel methods for thin films; materials and interfaces in power electronics; and inorganic materials for biosensors.
Anna said: “I am excited to meet the students and colleagues in the Department of Chemistry who make it such an inspiring workplace, and I look forward to contributing to the strong solid state and materials chemistry community.”
A very warm welcome to Anna, Matt, and Yimon, and to all those who will be joining the Department as we begin the new academic year.
