Jon Wilden

Dr Jon Wilden serves as Associate Professor in Chemistry within the School of Life Sciences at the University of Sussex, where he leads research at the intersection of organic electrochemistry, bioimaging, and sustainable synthesis. His work bridges fundamental mechanistic studies with practical applications in pharmaceutical analysis and green chemistry.

His research portfolio emphasizes:

• Electrochemical Methodology Development: Creating sustainable alternatives to traditional synthesis through electrochemical radical reactions, amide preparation, and copper acetylide formation
• Bioimaging Probe Design: Engineering BODIPY fluorophores with tailored spectroscopic properties for cellular imaging applications
• Mechanistic Elucidation: Using electrochemical and spectroscopic techniques to unravel reaction pathways in peptide modification and enzymatic processes
• Educational Innovation: Developing open-access computational resources for drug design education

With over 60 publications since 2015, Professor Wilden's recent work (2020-2024) demonstrates increasing industrial relevance through therapeutic product analysis, patentable electrochemical methods, and educational resources adopted internationally. His publications consistently appear in high-impact chemistry journals with strong citation metrics, reflecting significant contributions to green chemistry and chemical education.

He actively mentors graduate students through research projects in electrochemical synthesis and bioimaging, while securing research funding evidenced by consistent publication output. Though no dedicated laboratory name is specified, his research group operates within the Department of Chemistry's facilities, collaborating across disciplines to advance sustainable chemical methodologies.