Richard Whitby
استاد · Synthesis of atomic/molecular endofullerenes
University of Southamptonمعرفی
Professor Richard Whitby holds the position of Professor of Organic Chemistry at the University of Southampton. His research focuses on endohedral fullerenes, flow chemistry optimization, and optoelectronic materials synthesis. He leads the 'Dial-a-Molecule' Grand Challenge initiative aiming to revolutionize molecular synthesis efficiency.
- Education: BA in Natural Sciences (Trinity College, Cambridge, 1982), PhD (University of Leeds, 1980s)
- Key Roles: Former Reader (1996-1999), Promoted to Professor (1999)
Research Interests:
- Molecular surgery for endofullerene synthesis (e.g., H₂@C₆₀, He@C₆₀)
- Flow chemistry with in-line analytical tools (IR/UV/HPLC-MS)
- Polyaromatic molecules for organic electronics
Recent Publications Highlight:
Focus on encapsulated gases in fullerenes (He, Ne, Ar), flow chemistry process optimization, and novel synthetic methodologies for optoelectronic applications.
- Awards: Royal Society of Chemistry Bader Award (1999), GlaxoWelcome Innovative Chemistry Award (1996)
Supervision: Currently guiding PhD student Geoffrey Paul McNulty. Active in mentoring across 20+ research projects funded by EPSRC, Royal Society, and EU initiatives.
