Richard Ansell

Dr Richard Ansell is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Chemistry, University of Leeds, within the Faculty of Mathematics and Physical Sciences. His expertise spans chemical sensors, molecular recognition, nanostructured materials, and electrochemistry. He leads student education initiatives and teaches analytical and physical chemistry, focusing on chromatography and separation science.

• Education: BA (Hons) in Natural Sciences, PhD in Biotechnology from University of Cambridge
• Research: Multidisciplinary work at the intersection of physical organic chemistry, biophysical chemistry, materials chemistry, and analytical science

Research areas include molecular recognition in imprinted polymers, electrochemical biosensors, nanostructured material synthesis using organic templates, molecular gels, and modified electrodes for electroorganic synthesis. He contributes to postgraduate research opportunities and collaborates within the Crystallisation and Directed Assembly group.

Professional Memberships:

• CChem (Chartered Chemist)
• MRSC (Member of the Royal Society of Chemistry)
• SFHEA (Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy)