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Dr. James Bull is an Associate Professor in Ultrafast Chemical Physics at the University of East Anglia's School of Chemistry, Pharmacy and Pharmacology. He leads research on molecular spectroscopy and dynamics using ultrafast laser techniques in ultrahigh vacuum environments. His work explores photochemical reactions in isolated molecules, astrochemical ion behavior, and light-driven molecular machines. He holds affiliations with the Centre for Photonics and Quantum Science and Chemistry of Light and Energy groups.
Education: BSc Chemistry (University of Canterbury), followed by postdoctoral roles at Oxford (Marie-Curie Fellow), Durham, and Melbourne universities. Joined UEA in 2019.
Research focuses on gas-phase dynamics, laser spectroscopy, and instrument development. Key areas include biochromophore photochemistry, astrochemical ion cooling mechanisms, and shape-selected ion photoreactivity. Current EPSRC-funded project (2022-2025) investigates excited-state dynamics of shape-shifting molecules.
Awards: Marie-Curie Fellowship (2009-2012). Teaches advanced physical chemistry modules and supervises research projects in photonics and molecular dynamics. Active in peer-review for journals like ACS Earth and Space Chemistry and Journal of Chemical Physics.
Labs/Teams: Ultrafast Molecular Dynamics Lab, Astrochemical Spectroscopy Group. Collaborations span international institutions including Oxford, Melbourne, and Swedish universities.
