Karl Hemming

Karl Hemming is a Senior Lecturer in Organic Chemistry at the University of Huddersfield, affiliated with the School of Applied Sciences and the Department of Physical and Life Sciences. He is a member of the Chemical Synthesis and Design Centre, with associate memberships in the Pharmacology and Therapeutics Centre and Microbial Therapeutics and Infection Control Centre.

• PhD supervision available
• External Examiner at University of Greenwich (2021–)
• Royal Society of Chemistry accreditation roles

Research Focus: Synthesis of heterocyclic compounds (cyclopropenones, pyrrolobenzodiazepines, isoflavones) for pharmaceutical applications, emphasizing anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective properties. His work bridges organic synthesis, medicinal chemistry, and drug delivery systems.

Publication Trends: 1992–2021 output spans Cycloaddition Reactions, Nitrogen Heterocycles, and Anti-inflammatory Agents, with recent emphasis on hybrid molecules combining isoflavones with benzodiazepines or sultams. Methodologies include 1,3-cycloadditions, aza-Wittig reactions, and multicomponent synthesis.

External Roles: Actively involved in academic validation (Royal Society of Chemistry), peer-review for Organic Letters and Journal of Organic Chemistry, and local chemistry community leadership (Chair of Royal Society of Chemistry Huddersfield Local Section Committee).