Will Hartley

Dr. Will Hartley is a postdoctoral researcher at the Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (ICIQ), affiliated with University Rovira i Virgili, working in Prof. Paolo Melchiorre's research group on advanced catalytic methodologies.

His educational background includes:

• Master's degree in Chemistry from University of Sheffield (UK), conducting synthetic and theoretical research under Prof. Joe Harrity and Prof. Patrick Fowler FRS
• PhD from University of St Andrews (UK) as an EPSRC CRITICAT CDT student, specializing in Lewis base-catalysed enantioselective reactions under Prof. Andrew D. Smith with an industrial placement at Syngenta R&D

Hartley's research centers on catalysis with emphasis on homogeneous systems, enantioselective reaction development, and mechanistic elucidation. His expertise spans synthetic organic chemistry and cross-training in homogeneous, heterogeneous, and enzymatic catalysis methodologies to innovate sustainable chemical processes.

His scientific recognition includes:

• Marie Skłodowska-Curie Individual Fellowship

Funded by the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowship and contributing to the ERC CATA-LUX project, Hartley actively advances research within Melchiorre's team without current student supervision responsibilities. He utilizes ICIQ's specialized facilities including Chemical Reaction Technologies and High Resolution Mass Spectrometry laboratories to drive molecular innovation in catalysis.