Peter Cragg

Professor Peter Cragg is a distinguished academic in supramolecular chemistry at the University of Brighton, affiliated with the School of Applied Sciences. He holds the rank of Professor and has been active there since 1993. His research focuses on molecular recognition, macrocyclic chemistry, and computational methods applied to drug delivery, antifungal agents, and chemical warfare agent detection.

Education: PhD from the University of Alabama (Tuscaloosa), preceded by a degree from the University of Nottingham. He has conducted postdoctoral research at SUNY Long Island and the University of Reading.

Research Interests: Explores supramolecular systems for drug delivery (e.g., vitamin D3, rocuronium bromide), biofilm inhibition, and nerve agent detection. Collaborations include work on nanodiamond antibiofilm agents and photoresponsive drug delivery systems.

Grants & Projects: Led or co-investigated projects funded by EPSRC, Leverhulme Trust, US Army Research Office, and EU programs (e.g., DERMA project on regenerative materials). Active in interdisciplinary collaborations bridging chemistry, biology, and pharmacology.

Publications: Over 112 peer-reviewed articles and two books on supramolecular chemistry. Recent work emphasizes nanostructured materials, fluorescent chemosensors, and antimicrobial agents.

Teaching & Outreach: Delivers lectures linking fundamental chemistry to real-world applications, including historical art analysis and current research examples. Actively mentors PhD students globally and serves as an external examiner for multiple institutions worldwide.