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James Brookes is a Casual Teaching academic at the School of Molecular Sciences, The University of Western Australia, with expertise in high-pressure crystallography and computational chemistry. His work primarily focuses on how molecular structures change under extreme pressure conditions, with applications in materials science and molecular electronics.
Dr. Brookes' research interests span several key areas in physical and computational chemistry:
- High-pressure crystallography and structural evolution of organic compounds
- Solvation phenomena, particularly gas-phase solvation of halide ions
- Density functional theory calculations for predicting molecular behavior
- Single crystal X-ray diffraction techniques for structural analysis
- Conformational isomerism in organic molecules
- Applications of high-pressure studies to molecular electronics
His recent publication record demonstrates a clear focus on high-pressure effects on molecular structures, with particular emphasis on co-crystallization phenomena, solvation of halides, and applications to advanced materials. The research employs both experimental techniques (primarily X-ray diffraction) and computational methods to understand molecular behavior under extreme conditions.
While specific awards are not mentioned in the available information, Dr. Brookes has established a productive research trajectory with an h-index of 5 and multiple collaborative publications in reputable journals including Crystal Growth & Design, ACS Earth and Space Chemistry, and Chemistry - A European Journal.
Dr. Brookes appears to be an active collaborator, working with researchers across multiple institutions as evidenced by his co-authorship on numerous papers. His research contributes to several UN Sustainable Development Goals related to clean energy and responsible consumption of materials.
