Malcolm Levitt

Malcolm Levitt is a Professor of Chemistry at the University of Southampton, School of Chemistry, since 2000. His research focuses on Magnetic Resonance techniques and endofullerene encapsulation, with contributions to quantum science and materials chemistry. He earned a PhD from Oxford University (1981) and held postdoctoral roles at MIT, ETH Zurich, and Cambridge before academic positions in Sweden and Southampton.

Education:

• PhD in Physical Chemistry, University of Oxford, 1981
• Postdoctoral Research at MIT (USA), ETH Zurich (Switzerland), and University of Cambridge (UK)

Research Interests: Explores advanced NMR methodologies, hyperpolarization, and quantum phenomena in materials, particularly endofullerenes. His work bridges chemistry and physics, with applications in nanomaterials and spectroscopy.

Key Awards:

• LATSIS Research Prize of ETH-Zürich (1985)
• Ampère Prize of the International Society of Magnetic Resonance (2005)
• Davy Medal (2021)

Advising & Collaboration: Supervises two current PhD students and has collaborated with institutions like the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research. His research has been supported by interdisciplinary partnerships in quantum chemistry and materials science.