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James Nicholas is a postdoctoral researcher at the ChemInFlow group of the University of Barcelona. He holds a B.A. in Natural Sciences (Chemistry focus) from the University of Cambridge (2017), an M.Sc. by Research from the University of York (2018), and a Ph.D. from ETH Zürich (2023), where he investigated non-equilibrium approaches to supramolecular self-assembly. His postdoctoral work focuses on developing microfluidic technologies to control molecular self-assembly and crystallization processes.
Educational Background:
- B.A., Natural Sciences (Chemistry), University of Cambridge, 2017
- M.Sc. by Research, University of York, 2018
- Ph.D., Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences (ETH Zürich), 2023
Research Interests: James specializes in supramolecular chemistry, microfluidics, and non-equilibrium systems. His work combines synthetic chemistry with engineering to design self-assembling systems and control their behavior using microfluidic devices. Key areas include host-guest chemistry (via EPR spectroscopy), dynamic materials (e.g., metal-organic frameworks), and applications in drug delivery and nanotechnology.
Recent Research Trends: His recent publications highlight advancements in DNA-based systems, targeted drug delivery via microscale robotics, and the manipulation of self-assembly using non-equilibrium conditions. Earlier work established foundational studies on host-guest interactions and MOF dynamics.
Labs & Teams: He contributes to the ChemInFlow group, a multidisciplinary team at the University of Barcelona, focusing on fluidics-driven chemical innovation.
