Colin Seaton

Dr. Colin Seaton is an Associate Professor at the University of Bradford, affiliated with the Faculty of Life Sciences and the School of Chemistry & Biosciences. His expertise spans experimental and computational approaches to crystal engineering and materials design.

• Education: BSc (Hons.) in Chemistry from the University of St. Andrews; PhD in Chemistry from the University of Birmingham.

His research focuses on crystal engineering, including polymorphism, multi-component crystal formation, and crystal growth. He integrates computational chemistry (e.g., ab initio calculations, evolutionary algorithms) with experimental methods (e.g., powder X-ray diffraction, phase diagram construction) to study solvent/solute interactions, proton transfer mechanisms, and additive-crystal modeling.

He teaches modules such as Inorganic Chemistry and Solid Analysis, emphasizing atomic structures, computational chemistry, and solid-state methodologies.

• Collaborations: Crystal Engineering research with the University of Lincoln.
• Publications: 62 peer-reviewed works focusing on polymorphism and computational modeling.
• Professional Activities: 8 listed employment roles, 4 professional associations, and 1 unspecified award.