David Smith

Dr David Smith is a Lecturer in Chemistry at Federation University's Gippsland campus, where he has taught since February 2019 across undergraduate chemistry courses from foundational to advanced medicinal chemistry.

Education:

• MChem (Hons) Chemistry – Durham University, 2008
• PhD in Chemistry – Durham University, 2012

Research Interests: His work spans supramolecular chemistry, fluorescent sensing arrays for environmental/medicinal analytes, open source drug discovery (notably Open Source Malaria), and chemical education. He develops innovative fluorescent probes for metal ions/anions with applications in environmental monitoring and biomedical diagnostics, emphasizing collaborative science through open-source frameworks.

Publication Trends: His 12 publications (2008-2019) reveal a consistent focus on chemical sensor design, particularly fluorescent arrays for ion detection and lanthanide-based probes for cellular imaging. Key themes include pattern recognition algorithms for toxicology, mitochondrial bicarbonate monitoring, and DNA-material integration, demonstrating interdisciplinary impact across environmental science and medicine.

Scientific Awards: None explicitly mentioned in source materials.

Advising and Grants: Leads Open Source Drug Discovery and Fluorescent Sensing Arrays projects. No specific grants or students listed, but research involves consortium collaborations like Open Source Malaria and methodological innovations in chemical education.

Labs and Teams: Operates within Federation University's chemistry research ecosystem, contributing to supramolecular chemistry and sensing initiatives through international consortia and institutional research groups under the Institute of Innovation, Science and Sustainability.