Igor Novak

Igor Novak is a Senior Lecturer in Chemistry at Charles Sturt University, affiliated with the School of Agricultural, Environmental and Veterinary Sciences. He has been a faculty member since 2005, following a distinguished career that included positions as Associate Professor at the National University of Singapore and research fellowships at King’s College London and the University of Birmingham (UK).

His research spans physical chemistry, computational chemistry, and chemical education. Key areas include molecular electronic structure, photoelectron spectroscopy, synchrotron radiation studies, energetic materials, endohedral fullerenes, and fluorescent dyes. He has published over 227 peer-reviewed articles and 26 in chemical education journals, demonstrating deep engagement in both research and pedagogy.

The recent trend in his publications shows a strong focus on high-energy molecules such as peroxide-based explosives, chemical warfare agents, and radicals using advanced computational and spectroscopic techniques. His work often combines quantum chemistry with experimental data to elucidate ionization processes and electronic states.

• Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (UK)
• Fellow of the Institute of Physics (UK)

He has supervised five MSc and PhD students and is a registered supervisor at CSU. His scholarly activities include contributions to teaching reflections, particularly on theoretical yield in reversible reactions. There is no indication of part-time status or retirement—he remains an active researcher with publications extending into 2025.

He leads research on electronic structures of complex systems including biomolecules, porphyrinoids, and zwitterionic liquids, often working in collaboration with international teams as reflected in his external research engagements.