Stuart Robertson

Stuart Robertson is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry at the University of Strathclyde, United Kingdom. He has held academic positions at Strathclyde since 2009, including Chancellor's Fellow and Royal Society of Edinburgh BP Trust Research Fellow. His research is centered on main group and bimetallic chemistry with applications in sustainable energy technologies.

Education:

• MChem (Hons) in Chemistry and Advanced Chemistry, University of St Andrews, 1998–2002
• PhD in Coordination Chemistry, University of St Andrews, 2002–2006 (Supervisor: Prof Derek Woollins)
• Postdoctoral Research, University of Calgary (Prof Tris Chivers), 2006–2009
• Postdoctoral Research, University of Strathclyde (Prof Robert Mulvey), 2009–2012

His research focuses on the synthesis and reactivity of main group metal complexes, especially lithium, sodium, magnesium, and their combinations with abundant metals like zinc and iron. These systems are explored for applications in catalysis and next-generation battery technologies, particularly post-lithium electrolytes. He employs advanced techniques such as multinuclear NMR, X-ray crystallography, and inert atmosphere synthesis. His work emphasizes sustainability and economic viability, aligning with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to clean energy.

His recent publications highlight trends in lithium dihydropyridinate isomerism, magnesium coordination chemistry, and strategies to mitigate polysulfide shuttling in lithium-sulfur batteries. These reflect a strong interdisciplinary focus on energy materials, molecular design, and electrochemical stability.

Scientific Awards:

• Royal Society of Edinburgh BP Trust Fellowship (2012–2017)

Advising and Grants: Dr. Robertson has supervised several research students, including Thomas Leckie. He is co-investigator on multiple funded projects, including those supported by the Leverhulme Trust and EPSRC. His collaborations span academic institutions and industry partners such as Invinity, Tendeka, Stortera, and the National Physical Laboratory, reflecting strong translational research impact.

Labs and Teams: He works within the Mulvey group at Strathclyde, focusing on bimetallic cooperativity, and maintains close links with the Chemical & Process Engineering Department. His team contributes to both fundamental organometallic discoveries and applied energy storage solutions.