Jonathan Faber

Jonathan Faber is a Research Fellow at Monash University's School of Chemistry, specializing in organic chemistry with a focus on surfactant formulations, total synthesis of natural products, and catalytic processes. His work bridges fundamental organic chemistry with practical applications in material science and green chemistry.

• Research Interests: Surfactant behavior in complex systems, enantioselective total synthesis of bioactive molecules, Morita-Baylis-Hillman reaction optimization, and development of eco-friendly personal care product formulations.

Recent publications highlight advancements in polymer/surfactant complexes for green personal care products (2024), protein downsizing for drug design (2013), and enantioselective syntheses of mexicanolides (2012). His 2009 work explored cyclic enones in Morita-Baylis-Hillman reactions with sustainability considerations. Faber has collaborated extensively on interdisciplinary projects, including a 2023 ANSTO-funded study on novel surfactant efficacy.

Awards & Grants: Received ANSTO travel funding (2023) for surfactant research. His work has been cited in Nature Communications and referenced in Wikipedia pages.

Collaborations: Lead investigator in multiple projects involving ANSTO and industry partners. Active in international collaborations across material science and organic chemistry.