Martyn Pillinger

Martyn Pillinger is a Principal Researcher in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Aveiro, Portugal, affiliated with CICECO - Aveiro Institute of Materials. He holds a PhD in Chemistry from the University of Southampton (1994) and a BSc (Class 1) in Chemistry from the same institution (1990). His research focuses on synthesizing inorganic/organometallic hybrid materials with catalytic, photofunctional, and biofunctional properties, particularly molybdenum-based catalysts for oxidation reactions and biomass conversion.

Key collaborators include Isabel S. Gonçalves, Anabela A. Valente, and institutions like the University of Coimbra and Porto. He leads projects such as SASCOT (2018–2022) on CO therapy materials and participates in initiatives like HyLight (2018–2022) for hybrid light emitters. His work emphasizes stimuli-activated systems and reaction-induced self-separating catalysts.

Pillinger’s publications span over 260 peer-reviewed articles, with a focus on catalytic epoxidation, CO-releasing materials, and layered double hydroxides. Notable contributions include studies on molybdenum complexes for fuel desulfurization and biomass-derived catalysts. His supervision includes multiple PhD and MSc students, with active collaborations in nanomaterials and medicinal chemistry.

Research facilities include CICECO’s advanced characterization tools, supporting projects on hybrid materials, photocatalysts, and sustainable catalytic processes.