Simon Mathew

Dr. Simon Mathew is a researcher affiliated with the Van 't Hoff Institute for Molecular Sciences at the University of Amsterdam's Faculty of Science. His work focuses on catalysis, nanotechnology, photochemistry, energy conversion, and supramolecular chemistry. He has contributed extensively to the development of novel materials and processes for solar energy systems, molecular self-assembly, and organometallic reactions.

• Key research themes include: advanced catalytic systems, light-driven chemical transformations, and functional nanomaterials.
• Pioneered studies on ruthenium-catalyzed radical additions and palladium-mediated self-assembled cages.
• Developed photoresponsive materials for energy applications and molecular-level defect analysis in supramolecular systems.

His recent publications highlight innovations in strain-induced photochemical reactions, extreme UV-responsive photoresists, and effector-regulated catalytic cyclizations. These studies underscore his expertise in both fundamental mechanism exploration and applied materials design.

Simon Mathew's research has advanced solar-driven chemical processes and molecular engineering, with implications for sustainable energy and nanotechnology.