Tony Keeneمشاهده پروفایل
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Tony Keene is an Associate Professor in the School of Chemistry at University College Dublin, specializing in molecular magnetism and functional coordination materials. With a strong background in crystallography and materials science, he leads research on coordination polymers and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) for advanced applications in sensing and energy storage. 2002: BSc (Hons) in Chemistry, University of Southampton, UK 2007: PhD in Chemistry, University of Glasgow, UK Postdoctoral Fellow, Universität Bern, Switzerland 2009: Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Sydney, Australia 2012: Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Adelaide, Australia; Marie Curie Fellow, University of Southampton, UK 2014: Research Scientist, EPSRC National Crystallographic Service, University of Southampton, UK 2015: Lecturer in Inorganic Chemistry, University College Dublin, Ireland Professor Keene's research focuses on the rational design of coordination polymers and porous metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) to create materials that can detect chemical and physical changes through magnetometry. His work provides unique insights into absorption processes in MOFs that cannot be obtained through standard gas sorption analysis. He has a strong interest in developing separation techniques for insoluble materials, enabling the purification of product mixtures on a laboratory scale and allowing for better characterization of target compounds without interference from impurities. His research bridges the gap between molecular magnetism and functional materials design. Analysis of Professor Keene's recent publications reveals a strong focus on crystallography, molecular magnetism, and materials science. His work spans from fundamental structural studies of coordination compounds to applied research on energy storage materials like supercapacitors and battery cathodes. A recurring theme is the use of advanced characterization techniques, particularly X-ray crystallography and magnetic measurements, to understand structure-property relationships in novel materials. His research increasingly incorporates computational modeling to complement experimental findings. Member, Royal Society of Chemistry Member, British Crystallographic Association Professor Keene is actively involved in academic leadership and student engagement. He chairs the Graduate Studies Committee and the School of Chemistry Outreach and Recruitment Team. He coordinates multiple research projects for students and teaches courses ranging from introductory chemistry to specialized topics like computational X-ray crystallography. His outreach work brings chemistry to diverse audiences of all ages and interests through the School of Chemistry's enthusiastic outreach team. As head of the Outreach Team in the School of Chemistry, Professor Keene leads initiatives that bring chemistry to a wide range of audiences. His research group focuses on molecular magnetism and functional coordination materials, with particular expertise in crystallographic characterization and magnetic measurements of novel compounds.
