Steve Flower

Steve Flower is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Bath. He serves as Chemistry Director of Studies for Years 1 & 2 and lectures in Organic Chemistry and Drug Discovery. His research focuses on synthetic organic chemistry applied to healthcare challenges, including novel anti-MRSA drugs, targeted anti-cancer therapies utilizing reversible cyclisation, and development of tunable fluorophores.

Education
PhD in Chemistry (2002): Thesis titled 'Lewis Acid Mediated Reactions of Olefins with Carbonyls' under Prof. M. Willis.

Research Interests
- Synthesis of biomedical sensors (e.g., DNA detection, blood sugar monitoring)
- Boronic acid-based sensing mechanisms
- Fluorescent probe design for cellular imaging
- Protein glycation analysis via boronate chemistry

Teaching & Outreach
- Developed multidisciplinary drug discovery classroom exercises
- Active in Widening Participation initiatives
- Authored educational materials on carbonyl reactivity and drug synthesis

Recent Projects
- Teaching Development Fund Project (2023-2024): Scaling drug discovery exercises for broader dissemination
- Collaborations in chemical biology and fluorescent theranostics