Adam Le Gresley

Professor Adam Le Gresley is a distinguished academic at Kingston University, serving as Director of the Health Education and Society Knowledge Exchange and Research Institute (KERI) and School Director of Research within the School of Life Sciences, Pharmacy and Chemistry. His primary affiliation is with the Department of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences in the Faculty of Health, Science, Social Care and Education.

His educational background includes:

• PhD in Organic and Supramolecular Chemistry from the University of Surrey (2004)
• Postdoctoral work as an NIH Research Fellow at Drexel College of Medicine, USA
• Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education from Kingston University (2009-2010)
• BSc(Hons) Chemistry with Industrial Placement from the University of Surrey (1996-2000)

Professor Le Gresley's research spans organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, and NMR spectroscopy applications across multiple domains. He has established a research group focused on fluorogenic compounds for pathogen detection, NMR metabolomics for complex mixture characterization, and applications in food chemistry, skin science, and oral health. His work demonstrates strong translation from fundamental chemistry to practical applications in healthcare and environmental monitoring. His recent publications reveal a consistent focus on NMR methodology development, particularly in analyzing lipid oxidation in culinary oils, polymer analysis in environmental samples, and skin chemistry applications.

His scholarly recognition includes:

• Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry
• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy

Professor Le Gresley maintains an active research program with substantial industry funding, currently supervising four researchers (two PostDocs and two PhD students) while leading numerous cross-faculty projects. His lab receives funding from Haleon PLC, BBSRC, and other industrial partners, supporting research in oral health products analysis, formulation characterization, water-soluble polymer environmental impact, and complex formulation gels. He has successfully mentored numerous PhD students to completion, with alumni now working in various research capacities.

His research group operates at the intersection of academic research and industrial application, with particular strength in NMR spectroscopy techniques for solving real-world problems in food safety, environmental monitoring, and healthcare product development.