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Christopher John Baddeley is a Professor and Head of School in the School of Chemistry at the University of St Andrews. His research focuses on surface chemistry and heterogeneous catalysis, with expertise in scanning tunneling microscopy (STM), surface vibrational spectroscopy, and corrosion inhibition mechanisms. He leads the EaSTCHEM research group and has contributed to the development of enantioselective catalysts and bimetallic surface characterization using medium energy ion scattering (MEIS).
Education:
- B.A. (Hons) in Natural Sciences (Chemistry), University of Cambridge
- Ph.D. in Chemistry, University of Cambridge
Research Interests: Surface reaction mechanisms, chiral molecule adsorption, bimetallic nanoparticle catalysis, corrosion inhibitor design, and in situ liquid-solid interface studies. His work bridges fundamental surface science with industrial applications in catalysis and nanotechnology.
Recent Research Trends: Articles emphasize corrosion layer analysis on copper alloys, organic monolayer formation on metal surfaces, and catalytic hydrogenation processes. Key themes include nanoparticle thermal stability, graphene functionalization, and surface-confined reaction pathways.
Awards:
- CR Burch Prize, British Vacuum Council (1999)
Advising & Grants: Supervised 5 students and led EPSRC-funded projects on corrosion inhibition, gold catalysis, and surface analysis techniques. Collaborates internationally on bimetallic catalyst design and electrochemical systems.
Labs & Teams: Active in EaSTCHEM, a collaborative research center at St Andrews focusing on advanced chemical methodologies.
