About
Professor William Lockley is a Visiting Professor of Chemistry at the University of Surrey’s School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering. His career spans academia and industry, including roles in drug metabolism research and leadership in isotopic synthesis. He holds a PhD from Queen Mary College (1972) and has conducted postdoctoral research at New Mexico State University. His research focuses on catalytic systems for labelling organic compounds with deuterium and tritium, emphasizing applications in mass spectrometry and drug discovery.
**Education**: PhD in Chemistry (1972), Queen Mary College, London. Postdoctoral work under Prof. W Lwowski (New Mexico State University). Collaborative research with Professors Trevor Goodwin, Heffyn Rees, and George Britton in biosynthesis pathways.
**Research Interests**: Development of hydrogen isotope labelling techniques, particularly deuterium’s use in non-radioactive applications. Includes studies on catalytic deuteration of organic compounds, isotope scrambling mechanisms, and applications in pharmaceuticals and materials science.
**Publications**: Recent work highlights include methods for benzylic deuteration of nitroaromatics and catalytic processes using palladium. His symposium abstracts reflect ongoing contributions to isotope chemistry networks.
**Awards**: Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry, recipient of the Melvin Calvin Award (2012). Active in organizing the International Isotope Society’s triennial symposia and annual UK meetings.
**Collaborations**: Leads interdisciplinary teams and collaborates widely in academia and industry. Engages in educational outreach with his wife, artist Sue Sareen.
