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Dr. Thomas Nicholls is an ARC Research Fellow in Chemistry at Flinders University, affiliated with the College of Science and Engineering and the Flinders Institute for Nanoscale Science and Technology. He holds a PhD in Synthetic Chemistry from the University of Tasmania and completed postdoctoral research at the University of Leeds, UK.
His research centers on developing sustainable synthetic methodologies using electrochemistry and photoredox catalysis. Key interests include catalyst development, high sulfur content polymers, and green chemistry applications such as recovering gold from electronic waste. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to clean energy and responsible consumption.
The recent publications show a strong trend in electrochemical synthesis, catalytic methodologies, and functional polymer development, often involving transition metal complexes and sustainable reagents. His research integrates continuous flow, photochemistry, and electrochemistry for innovative materials and processes.
- Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (DECRA) Fellowship, 2025
- Flinders University Research Investment Funding, 2023
- Research Training Program Scholarship, Australian Government
Dr. Nicholls is actively involved in research supervision and has secured competitive grants including the ARC DECRA and institutional funding for advanced synthesis equipment. He serves as the Polymer Chemistry Representative for the Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI) in South Australia and is on the organizing committee for the SA RACI Physical, Polymer and Materials Chemistry Symposium 2023. His lab is part of the Flinders Institute for Nanoscale Science and Technology, where interdisciplinary teams work on sustainable materials and catalytic technologies.
