Kylie Vincent

Professor Kylie Vincent is a Professor of Inorganic Chemistry at the University of Oxford and Fellow and Tutor in Chemistry at Jesus College. She holds the role of Associate Head of Department (People) in the Department of Chemistry. Her academic journey includes a BA in English Literature and BSc (Hons) in Chemistry/Biochemistry from the University of Melbourne (2000), followed by a PhD in Chemistry from the same institution (2003). She has held prestigious fellowships, including the Royal Society University Research Fellowship and RJP Williams Junior Research Fellowship. She co-founded HydRegen, a spin-out company focused on sustainable biocatalysis technologies, in 2021.

• Education: University of Melbourne (BA English, BSc Chemistry, PhD Chemistry)
• Roles: Professor of Inorganic Chemistry, Associate Head of Department (People), and Fellow at Jesus College

Her research focuses on understanding and applying catalytic mechanisms of metalloenzymes, particularly hydrogenases, to develop sustainable chemical synthesis methods. Key areas include biocatalytic hydrogenation (via the HydRegen system), spectroscopic studies of enzyme active sites, and translating biocatalysis into industrial applications. Recent work highlights H₂-driven cofactor recycling, continuous flow biocatalysis, and structural studies of enzyme intermediates.

Publications span over 15 years, with contributions to Nature Communications, JACS, and Chemical Science, emphasizing mechanistic insights and applied biocatalysis. Awards include the RSC Emerging Technology Competition 2013 and grants from EPSRC, BBSRC, and ERC.

Teaching includes undergraduate Transition Metals lectures and leadership of the Inorganic Materials for Advanced Manufacturing (IMAT) CDT. Supervision of ~30+ students (DPhil/MChem) and postdoctoral researchers reflects her mentorship focus. Her HydRegen spin-out demonstrates successful academic-industry collaboration, with applications in pharmaceutical and fine chemical sectors.