Jonathan Knowles

Jonathan Knowles is a Senior Lecturer in Chemistry at the Department of Applied Sciences, Northumbria University. He holds a PhD in Chemistry from Durham University (2008) and has conducted research at the University of Bristol as a Research Officer. His expertise spans transition metal catalysis, synthetic photochemistry, flow chemistry, and the synthesis of bioactive molecules.

Education: PhD in Chemistry (Durham University, 2008); BSc in Chemistry (Durham University, 2005).

Research Interests: Focuses on organic synthesis methodologies, palladium-catalyzed reactions, photochemical mechanisms, and the development of scalable synthetic approaches for bioactive compounds. His work emphasizes practical applications in drug discovery and green chemistry.

Publications: Key contributions include studies on cascade reactions, flow chemistry optimization, and photochemical rearrangements, with a strong emphasis on mechanistic insights and novel synthetic strategies.

Advising & Grants: No specific grants or student advisees listed in the provided materials. Collaborates widely with academic and industrial partners on catalysis and photochemistry projects.

Labs/Teams: Engaged with Northumbria’s interdisciplinary research groups in chemistry and sustainable synthesis.