Sebastian Cosgrove

Dr. Sebastian Cosgrove is a Senior Lecturer in Organic Chemistry at Keele University, serving as Deputy Programme Director for Chemistry and Medicinal Chemistry. He holds a PhD from the University of Leeds and has held research positions at the Manchester Institute of Biotechnology and the Future Biomanufacturing Research Hub. His research focuses on biocatalysis, enzyme engineering, and continuous flow processes for sustainable chemical production. Key areas include enzyme immobilization, oxidase applications, and collaboration with industry partners. He leads the Cosgrove Lab (www.cosgrovelab.co.uk) and teaches advanced topics in chemistry and medicinal chemistry.

Education: BSc (Hons) from University of Manchester, PhD from University of Leeds. Postdoctoral research included EPSRC Fellowship work with Prof. Nick Turner. Professional activities include editorial roles and database development (RetroBioCat).

Research emphasizes biocatalytic synthesis of pharmaceutical intermediates, with recent work on nucleoside analogues, alkylglycoside bioremediation, and sustainable flow systems. Collaborates internationally and actively publishes in top journals like ACS Catalysis and Journal of the American Chemical Society.

Labs/Teams: Cosgrove Lab focuses on innovative biocatalytic methods. Advising: No explicit student listings provided. Grants: Not detailed in text but implied through EPSRC Fellowship and collaborative projects.