Gill Reid

Professor Gill Reid is a leading academic in the School of Chemistry at the University of Southampton, holding the title of Professor of Inorganic Chemistry since 2006. Her career spans over three decades, including roles as Head of Chemistry (2016-2020) and Director of Research, with a focus on interdisciplinary collaborations across chemistry, electronics, and materials science.

Education:

• BSc (Hons) in Chemistry, University of Edinburgh (1986)
• PhD in Inorganic Chemistry, University of Edinburgh (1989)

Research Interests: Gill Reid's work bridges fundamental and applied research in synthetic inorganic chemistry. Key areas include:

• Design of novel macrocyclic and multidentate ligands with Group 15/16 donors
• Coordination chemistry across s-, p-, d-, and f-block metals
• Development of single-source precursors for semiconductor deposition
• Electrodeposition of phase-change memory materials (e.g., GST-225)
• Radiofluorination strategies for PET imaging agents
• Supercritical fluid electrodeposition for extreme nanostructures

Recent Research Trends from her 15 most recent publications (2025-2015) emphasize:

• Advancements in 2D transition metal dichalcogenides (e.g., WSe2, MoS2) via electrochemical methods
• Controlled growth of semiconductor heterostructures (graphene integration)
• Metal fluoride scaffolds for medical imaging applications
• Nanostructured thermoelectric and phase-change memory devices
• Coordination chemistry of heavy Group 15 ligands (stibines, bismuthines)

Scientific Awards:

• Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (FRSC, 2012)
• Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh (FRSE, 2022)
• CBE for services to chemistry and materials science (2025)
• IUPAC Distinguished Women in Chemistry (2023)
• Fellow of the European Academy of Sciences (2023)
• Vice Chancellor's Award for Teaching (2006)
• RSC Award for Promotion of Chemistry (2007)

Grants and Collaborations include EPSRC Programme Grants (e.g., ADEPT, Supercritical Fluid Electrodeposition), Royal Society Newton International Fellowships, STFC funding, and industry partnerships with GE Healthcare. She leads the Functional Inorganic, Materials and Supramolecular Chemistry research group and has contributed to over 360 publications.