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Associate Professor Jason B Harper is a faculty member at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), School of Chemistry, Department of Chemistry. He specializes in Physical Organic Chemistry, with a focus on ionic liquids, reaction mechanisms, and solvation effects. His research explores how solvent properties influence organic reactions, particularly in the design of novel solvents and catalysts. He has authored over 130 publications and holds an h-index >35. Harper received his B.Sc. from the University of Adelaide, B.Sc.(Hons) and Ph.D. from the Australian National University (ANU). He has held postdoctoral positions at the University of Cambridge and the Open University before joining UNSW in 2002. He currently serves as an editor for Chemical Physics and co-editor of the Advances in Physical Organic Chemistry series.
Research interests include ionic liquid effects on reaction outcomes, N-heterocyclic carbene catalysis, and the reactivity of non-planar aromatic hydrocarbons. He has led major initiatives like the 23rd IUPAC Conference on Physical Organic Chemistry (2016) and collaborates globally. Awards include the C.J. Martin Postdoctoral Fellowship (2000-2002). His grants include ARC-funded projects exploring ionic liquids' role in reaction control and solvent design.
Teaching roles include undergraduate chemistry courses at UNSW. Supervised PhD students focus on ionic liquid applications, catalysis, and molecular dynamics. Current collaborations span institutions like the University of Nottingham and Boston College. Outside academia, Harper engages in cycling and traditional Japanese drumming (Taiko).
