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Professor Michelle Coote is the Matthew Flinders Professor in Chemistry at Flinders University’s College of Science and Engineering. She holds roles as Research Leader at the Flinders Institute for Nanoscale Science & Technology and Executive Editor of the Journal of the American Chemical Society. Her research focuses on designing novel synthetic methods and catalysts, particularly using non-traditional approaches like electricity and light for bond activation. Coote completed a BSc(Hons) in industrial chemistry (UNSW, 1995) and a PhD in polymer chemistry (UNSW, 2000), followed by postdoctoral work at the University of Durham (UK) and Australian National University (ANU). She transitioned to Flinders University in 2023 after 19 years at ANU.
Research Interests: Coote’s group integrates computational and experimental approaches to advance polymer chemistry, catalysis, and materials science. Key areas include RAFT polymerization, electrochemical synthesis, and photocatalytic reactions. Her work emphasizes sustainable methodologies and novel bond-activation strategies.
Awards and Fellowships:
- Elected Fellow: Australian Academy of Science, Royal Society of Chemistry, Royal Australian Chemical Institute
- RACI Leighton Memorial Medal (2021), Cornforth Medal (2000), HG Smith Medal (2016)
- Georgina Sweet ARC Laureate Fellowship (2017–2022)
- International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry Prize for Young Scientists (2001)
Grants and Funding: Extensive ARC funding including Future Fellowships (2010–2014) and Postdoctoral Fellowships (2002–2004). Her lab’s work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to affordable clean energy and responsible consumption.
Labs and Collaborations: Leads the Computer-Aided Chemical Design group at Flinders, collaborating globally on topics like electrostatic catalysis and green chemistry. Active in training early-career researchers through her supervisory roles.
