Jacob Gretton

Jacob Gretton serves as a Research Fellow within the School of Chemistry, Pharmacy and Pharmacology at the University of East Anglia, contributing to advanced research in chemical sciences with a focus on molecular synthesis and photophysical characterization.

His research program centers on complex macrocyclic systems, with core interests spanning:

• Organic Chemistry
• Photochemistry
• Materials Chemistry
• Supramolecular Chemistry
• Coordination Chemistry

Recent investigations have yielded significant insights into phthalocyanine-porphyrin hybrid architectures and subphthalocyanine dimer photodynamics, revealing novel synthetic pathways and ultrafast solvent-dependent charge separation mechanisms. These Angewandte Chemie publications (2021) demonstrate strong scientific impact with over 50 citations for the dimer study and notable social media dissemination (247+ engagements).

Dr. Gretton maintains an active international collaboration network evidenced by multi-institutional co-authorship patterns across his publications, reflecting engagement with global research communities in chemical physics and materials science.