Michael Huxley

Dr. Michael Huxley is an Associate Lecturer at the School of Physics, Chemistry and Earth Sciences, University of Adelaide. His research focuses on advanced materials science, particularly metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and their applications in catalysis, environmental sensing, and photophysics. He explores dynamic bonding, defect engineering, and post-synthetic modification to enhance material functionality. His work includes contributions to greenhouse gas conversion, toxic gas detection, and light-driven chemical transformations.

Key research themes include MOF-based catalysis for industrial and environmental challenges, structural dynamics of porous materials, and photochemical reactivity within confined frameworks. His studies frequently address reproducibility in material characterization, such as BET surface area analysis, and the design of robust systems for isolating reactive intermediates.

Publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches, spanning chemistry, materials science, and environmental engineering. Notable contributions include the development of SO₂ sensors using MOFs and insights into manganese carbonyl photochemistry. Collaborations may involve experimental and theoretical teams to advance MOF applications in energy and health sectors.

No awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided information. He is affiliated with the North Terrace campus and actively contributes to the School’s research initiatives in chemistry and materials innovation.