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Mick Sherburn is a Full Professor at the Research School of Chemistry, Australian National University (ANU), and leads the Synthetic Organic Chemistry research group. His work focuses on developing novel methodologies for chemical synthesis, including domino processes, catalysis, and stereoselective synthesis, with applications in natural product synthesis and host-guest chemistry.
- Education: PhD (University of Nottingham, UK, 1991), BSc(Hons)
- Prior Positions: Lecturer/Senior Lecturer at the University of Sydney (1997–2002), Lecturer at Massey University (1994–1997), Postdoctoral Fellow at ANU (1991–1994)
- Professional Affiliations: Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (FRSC), Fellow of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute (FRACI)
Research Interests center on advancing synthetic methods for organic compounds, with emphasis on domino reactions, cross-conjugated systems, and fundamental hydrocarbons. His group’s innovations aim to improve medicinal development, materials science, and environmental sustainability.
Scientific Awards include the 2008 A.J. Birch Medal and the 2006 Le Fèvre Memorial Prize. He has held editorial roles at journals such as Nature Scientific Reports, Synthesis, and Asian Journal of Organic Chemistry
Current Projects include New Horizons in Quinonedimethide Chemistry (2024–2026) and Next Generation Synthesis (2025–2028), focusing on chemical synthesis and spintronics.
