Benjamin Butler

Benjamin Butler is a Lecturer in Medicinal Chemistry at the School of Pharmacy, University of Wolverhampton. He joined the institution in January 2021, contributing expertise in synthetic organic chemistry and pharmaceutical development.

• Education: BSc (Hons) in Pharmaceutical Chemistry with a Year in Industry from the University of Kent; PhD in Organic Chemistry from the University of Nottingham.

His research focuses on synthetic organic chemistry, particularly the synthesis of natural products and the development of novel chemical reactions for biologically active molecules. His work bridges pharmaceutical chemistry and asymmetric synthesis, with applications in drug discovery.

His academic and industry career spans roles such as a placement student at GlaxoWellcome, synthesis chemist at Galapagos NV, and Lead Chemist at GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), where he managed pharmaceutical manufacturing projects and mentored laboratory staff. He also holds experience in technical documentation, GMP compliance, and process optimization.

His publications include foundational work on chiral lithium amide-mediated transformations, reflecting his expertise in organic synthesis methodologies.