معرفی
Professor Steven V. Ley leads the Yusuf Hamied Department of Chemistry at the University of Cambridge, focusing on transformative research in flow chemistry, organic synthesis, and green chemistry. His work emphasizes sustainable methodologies and the integration of advanced technologies like microcontrollers and automation to revolutionize chemical processes. In 2018, he received the prestigious Arthur C. Cope Award—the first UK-based recipient—recognizing groundbreaking contributions to organic chemistry.
Research interests include developing continuous flow systems for hazardous reaction management, immobilized reagents, and machine-assisted synthesis. Collaborations span academia and industry, notably through spin-off company New Path Molecular, which applies cutting-edge synthesis techniques to pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.
Key publications highlight innovations in flow chemistry applications, sustainable process design, and automation. His work bridges chemistry with engineering, aiming to address global challenges in resource efficiency and environmental impact.
- Awards: Arthur C. Cope Award (2018)
- Lab/Teams: Active research group at the University of Cambridge; collaborates with New Path Molecular on commercial applications.
