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Martin Wills is Professor of Organic Chemistry at the University of Warwick. He holds a BSc from Imperial College (1985), DPhil from Oxford (1988), and DSc from Warwick (2008). After postdoctoral research at Geneva University (1988-1989), he was Lecturer at Bath University (1989-1995) and Reader/Professor at Warwick (1995-present). His affiliations include Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry, American Chemical Society, and Society for Chemical Industry.
Research Interests: Wills' work centers on asymmetric catalysis, synthetic methodology, and natural products. Key areas include enantioselective transfer hydrogenation using organometallic complexes, development of tethered catalysts, total synthesis of bioactive molecules, polymer functionalization, and photoprotective materials. His group employs advanced techniques like NMR, X-ray diffraction, and mass spectrometry.
Publication Trends: Recent articles (2021-2025) focus on innovative catalyst design for selective ketone/imine reduction, bioimaging probes, anticancer osmium complexes, and sustainable chemistry applications (e.g., bio-oil analysis, sunscreen composites). Computational studies and interdisciplinary collaborations (e.g., with medical schools) characterize his approach.
Awards:
- Horizon Prize, Royal Society of Chemistry (2022) for In-Cell Organometallic Redox Catalysis
- Fellow, Royal Society of Chemistry
Grants & Advising: Funded by EPSRC, BBSRC, Wellcome Trust, Leverhulme Trust, Royal Society, and industrial partners (Pfizer, AstraZeneca, GSK). Current PhD/Master's students include Joe Stanley (polyene functionalization) and Yijie Wen (fluorescence imaging). Alumni hold positions in academia and industry.
Lab & Team: Leads an active research group with focus areas in asymmetric synthesis, catalysis, and biomaterials. The team utilizes Warwick's facilities for structural analysis and collaborates globally on projects ranging from drug discovery to renewable energy.
