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James A Bull is a Professor of Synthetic Chemistry at Imperial College London, Department of Chemistry, within the Faculty of Natural Sciences. He specializes in catalytic methodologies for drug discovery, with a focus on C-H functionalization and heterocyclic chemistry.
Education:
- BSc/MSci (First Class Honours) in Natural Sciences (Chemistry), University of Cambridge (2001), winner of the Raphael Prize for Organic Chemistry
Research Interests: Development of efficient synthetic methods for complex molecules, including aminooxetanes, transient directing group strategies, and copper-mediated C-H functionalization. His work emphasizes applications in medicinal chemistry and drug discovery campaigns.
Awards:
- AstraZeneca Prize 2021
- Journal of Organic Chemistry Outstanding Publication 2024
- Royal Society University Research Fellowship (2016-2023)
Grants/Advising: Held EPSRC Career Acceleration Fellowship (2011-2015) and Ramsay Memorial Fellowship (2009-2011). Supervises postdoctoral researchers and graduate students in synthetic chemistry.
Lab Activities: Core activities include design of bioisosteres, development of sustainable synthetic protocols, and exploration of fluorine-containing compounds for pharmaceutical applications.
