Nora Henriette de Leeuw is a Professor of Computational Chemistry and Executive Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences at the University of Leeds, UK. Previously, she held roles such as Pro-Vice Chancellor (International & Doctoral Research) at Cardiff University and Professor of Theoretical Geochemistry & Mineralogy at Utrecht University. Her research focuses on computational materials chemistry, including catalyst design for sustainable energy, geochemical processes, and biomaterials. She has pioneered studies on photo-catalytic materials, collagen structure modeling, and the origin of Earth's water. Her honors include membership in Academia Europaea (2017), Fellowship of the Learned Society of Wales (2016), and the Royal Society Industry Fellowship (2012). Key contributions include explaining enhanced photoresponse in FeS₂ films, demonstrating bioinspired CO₂ conversion via iron sulfide catalysts, and modeling collagen fibril structures. Her work integrates computational methods to address challenges in energy sustainability, biomaterials, and Earth science. She has led interdisciplinary teams and contributed to software for solid solution modeling, now widely used in catalysis and mineralogy.
