Ian Fallis

Professor Ian Fallis is a Professor of Inorganic Chemistry and Director of Research Innovation at Cardiff University's School of Chemistry. His research spans multiple areas of inorganic and coordination chemistry with applications in sensing, imaging, and catalysis.

Professor Fallis's research focuses on the synthesis and coordination chemistry of macrocyclic ligands and polydentate Lewis acids. His work includes systematic syntheses of multi-metal redox active systems, immuno-histochemical imaging applications in clinical pathology, fundamental studies on chiral discrimination in solids and solutions, and the synthesis and properties of surfactants and chiral liquid crystals. His group's primary research theme involves the synthesis, reactivity, and applications of transition metal complexes, with a strong emphasis on multi-step organic and inorganic syntheses.

Analysis of Professor Fallis's recent publications reveals a strong focus on luminescent transition metal complexes (particularly Ir(III) and Re(I)), molecular sensors, bioimaging applications, and mechanistic organic chemistry using advanced spectroscopic techniques. His work bridges fundamental inorganic chemistry with practical applications in medical imaging, antimicrobial development, and chemical sensing.

Professor Fallis teaches several advanced chemistry courses including Bioinorganic Chemistry, Medicinal Inorganic Chemistry, and Bio-imaging Applications of Coordination Chemistry. He also teaches core modules on the reactivity of elements and research methods.