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Dr Ross Harrington is a Research Fellow in the Department of Chemistry within the School of Natural and Environmental Sciences at Newcastle University. His research focuses on organometallic chemistry, particularly the synthesis and characterization of phosphine-based ligands and their transition metal complexes. He has maintained a long-standing collaborative relationship with Professor William Clegg, resulting in numerous high-impact publications spanning over two decades.
His research interests primarily center on organometallic synthesis, crystallography, and ligand design, with significant contributions to
- phosphine and phosphine-borane chemistry
- polyoxometalate systems
- fluorescent organometallic complexes
- chiral ligand development for asymmetric catalysis
- structural characterization of novel metal complexes
Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals a consistent focus on synthetic methodology development, particularly for air-stable phosphine ligands and their applications in catalysis. His work demonstrates expertise in X-ray crystallography for structural characterization and spans applications from fundamental organometallic chemistry to materials science, including fluorescent compounds and molecular conductors.
Dr Harrington has contributed to significant advances in several areas including:
- MOP-phosphonite ligand systems for asymmetric catalysis
- Structural studies of polyoxometalates with SnW5 and TiW5 frameworks
- Development of air-stable fluorescent primary phosphine complexes
- Crystal engineering of radical cation salts for molecular electronics
His collaborative approach is evident through extensive co-authorship with Professor William Clegg and other researchers across multiple institutions. While specific grant information isn't detailed in the publications, his sustained research output indicates successful funding acquisition for his projects in synthetic organometallic chemistry.
Dr Harrington's work has established him as a significant contributor to the field of synthetic organometallic chemistry, particularly in ligand design and structural characterization of novel metal complexes with applications in catalysis and materials science.
