Gareth Morris

Professor Gareth Morris is a Professor of Physical Chemistry at the University of Manchester, leading research in NMR spectroscopy techniques and their applications in chemistry, biochemistry, and medicine. He holds an esteemed position in the Department of Chemistry, contributing to advancements in diffusion-ordered spectroscopy (DOSY), pure shift NMR, and instrumentation development. His work spans structural analysis of large molecules, localized human spectra, and pH imaging in the brain.

Education: Began at Magdalen College Oxford (1972-1981), with a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of British Columbia (1978-1979). Joined the University of Manchester in 1982.

Research Interests: Focuses on novel NMR methodologies, including DOSY for complex mixtures, pH imaging in the brain, deconvolution techniques, and instrument improvements. His group is part of the Analytical Science and Spectroscopy research clusters.

Articles Trends: Recent work emphasizes ultra-high resolution NMR, solvent suppression, and real-time spectral analysis. Key contributions include advancements in pure shift NMR for continuous flow systems and resolving complex mixtures via diffusion techniques.

• RSC Corday-Morgan Medal (1988)
• Fellow of the Royal Society (2014)
• Russell Varian Prize (2011)
• Günther Laukien Prize (2021)

Advising/Grants: Actively accepts PhD students and leads projects like the NMR spectrometer development (2020-2025). Collaborates internationally on spectroscopic methodologies.

Labs/Teams: Member of the Manchester NMR group, one of the world's best-equipped NMR facilities, with over ten superconducting spectrometers. Collaborates with teams in Paris and British Columbia.