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Nathan Owston is a Senior Lecturer in Chemistry at the University of Manchester, specializing in chemistry education and organic synthesis. He holds roles as Assessment Lead and Curriculum Lead for the Department of Chemistry, overseeing curriculum development, assessment, and degree programs at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. His professional journey includes positions at Newcastle University, University of Bristol, Maastricht University, and postdoctoral research at MIT and the University of Oxford.
Education: BSc from Cardiff University (with a year at GlaxoSmithKline), PhD from the University of Bath under Prof. Jonathan M. J. Williams. Postdoctoral work at MIT (Prof. Gregory C. Fu) and Research Associate at Oxford. Completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Science) at Bristol.
Research focuses on curriculum design (peer learning, small group environments), problem-solving in organic chemistry, and teaching mechanisms at A Level. Maintains a research interest in selective oxidation and terpene natural products synthesis. Teaches core organic chemistry courses (Years 1-3 & PG), supervises research projects, and convenes synthetic teaching laboratories.
External roles include External Examiner for Organic and Medicinal Chemistry at Newcastle University (2022–2026). Contributions align with UN SDG 3 (Good Health) through chemical education and synthesis research.
