Dan Pantos

G. Dan Pantos is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Bath, UK. His research group focuses on supramolecular chemistry, dynamic combinatorial chemistry, and organic materials with applications in bioimaging and chiral molecule interactions.

• Education
  • Natural Sciences, M.A. (University of Cambridge, 2007-2010)
  • Chemistry, Ph.D. (University of Texas, 2000-2005)
  • Chemistry of Biologically Active Molecules, M.Sc. (West University of Timișoara, 1998-2000)
  • Chemistry, B.Sc. (West University of Timișoara, 1994-1998)

Pantos' research explores how molecules interact and self-assemble, particularly in G-quadruplex DNA and RNA systems, with a focus on developing chiral optical probes and fluorescent materials. His work bridges fundamental chemical principles with practical applications in sustainable technologies.

His recent publications highlight collaborations in chiroptical spectroscopy and nanohelix engineering, funded by institutions like the Leverhulme Trust and Royal Society of Chemistry. He has supervised numerous doctoral students and postdoctoral researchers, many of whom now hold prominent positions in academia and industry.

• Scientific Awards
  • Stokes Research Fellow (University of Cambridge, 2007-2010)