Eric Mcinnes

Eric Mcinnes is a Professor of Inorganic Chemistry at The University of Manchester, leading the Manchester Molecular Magnetism Group. He holds a Chair in Inorganic Chemistry since 2007 and is Co-Director of the UK National EPR Facility, offering advanced EPR capabilities for UK researchers. His research focuses on molecular magnetic materials, including d- and f-block coordination compounds, exploring applications in quantum information, magnetic memory effects, and magnetocaloric cooling.

Education: BSc (Edinburgh, 1992), PhD (Edinburgh, 1995). Postdoctoral roles included positions at Manchester and the University of East Anglia before returning to Manchester in 2000.

Research Highlights:

• Design of single-molecule magnets and magnetocaloric materials
• Development of EPR methodologies for molecular magnetism studies
• Collaborations with global physicists for advanced material characterization

Awards:

• Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh (2019)

Grants:

• EPSRC-funded project on enhancing sustainability of EPR research infrastructure (2024–2026)

Labs/Teams: Leads the Molecular Magnetism Group and contributes to the Photon Science Institute. Active in dataset curation (e.g., CCDC crystal structure depositions).