Emma Pearson

Dr. Emma Pearson is a full-time Lecturer at Curtin University, affiliated with the School of Molecular and Life Sciences (MLS) and the Faculty of Science and Engineering. She serves in the Office of the Provost, contributing to academic governance. Her roles combine teaching and research in chemistry, with a focus on organic synthesis and pedagogical innovation.

Educations:

• BSc(Hons), University of Western Australia (UWA)
• PhD in Synthetic Organic Chemistry, Australian National University (ANU) (2007)

Research Interests:

• Synthesis: Development of sustainable organometallic catalysts for complex molecule synthesis, including metal-catalysed cyclisations and polymer recycling pathways.
• Education: Addressing systemic biases in science education and integrating computational chemistry tools to enhance student understanding of reaction mechanisms.

Publications: Recent work spans organic synthesis methodologies and education reform, with a focus on interdisciplinary applications and undergraduate curriculum design.

Advising & Grants: No formal student supervision or grant details listed. Current activities emphasize teaching innovation and research in sustainable chemistry.

Labs/Teams: Engaged in collaborative projects within Curtin’s chemistry department, focusing on experimental and computational chemistry integration.