Meagan Oakley

Meagan Oakley is the Dr Dame Kathleen Ollerenshaw Fellow in Computational and Theoretical Chemistry, actively accepting PhD students. Her research focuses on actinide and lanthanide chemistry, leveraging computational methods like density functional theory (DFT) and experimental techniques such as EPR spectroscopy to study molecular structures, bonding, and reactivity.

Research Interests: Oakley's work spans actinide/lanthanide coordination chemistry, molecular design using tools like AtomAccess, relativistic quantum chemistry, and materials science. She explores topics including metal-carbon bonding mechanisms, solvation effects on actinide ions, and the development of predictive computational frameworks for novel materials.

Collaborations: Recent collaborations include studies on borophene adsorption, lanthanide(II) phosphide complexes, and single-molecule magnet behavior. She contributes to open-source projects like OpenMolcas Web, advancing computational chemistry accessibility.

Labs/Teams: Leads the development of AtomAccess, a predictive tool for molecular design, and actively involves in collaborative efforts on actinide chemistry and DEI initiatives in chemistry education.