Adrian Whitwood

Dr Adrian Whitwood is an X-ray Crystallographer and Department Computing Officer at the Department of Chemistry, University of York. He holds Chartered Chemist (CChem) status and is a Member of the Royal Society of Chemistry (MRSC). His career includes a BSc (Hons) in Chemistry (1985) and a part-time DPhil (1990) from York, followed by postdoctoral research and roles as a technical officer and teaching fellow. He has contributed to over 285 publications in ESR spectroscopy and X-ray crystallography, and was awarded the British Empire Medal (2016) for services to scientific research and community work.

• Roles: X-ray crystallography service management, computing support, and lab instrumentation oversight
• Key contributions: Development of powder X-ray diffraction and X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy facilities
• Technical expertise: Rigaku Synergy-S diffractometer, Malvern Panalytical Aeris, Horiba XRF microscope

Research interests span analytical instrumentation, crystallographic techniques, and materials characterization. His work emphasizes technical support for academic research and strategic laboratory management.

Publications highlight contributions to catalytic systems, reactive intermediates, and crystal engineering, reflecting his dual focus on experimental methodology and collaborative research.