About
Chris Ritchie is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Chemistry, Monash University. He leads a synthetic research group focused on developing fluorescent, photochromic, and sensing molecules. His work bridges fundamental chemistry with technologically relevant applications, particularly in smart materials for mineral beneficiation and molecular sensing.
- Affiliations: School of Chemistry, Monash University
Research interests include polyoxometalate synthesis, fluorescent probes, and molecular cages for sensing. Current PhD projects explore photochromic materials, molecular dynamics probes, and mineral beneficiation technologies. Ritchie collaborates widely on projects funded by the Australian Research Council and industry partners.
He has contributed to over 57 research outputs and leads/co-invests in multiple grants, including advanced radiochemical technologies and RAFT polymer development. His patent activity includes a 2019 invention in chemical synthesis.
