Meet our inspiring staff
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Our staff continually push the boundaries of knowledge and their research informs what you learn. We have an outstanding reputation, and our innovative undergraduate courses will give you insight into the world around you, and the skills to thrive.
The future is bright as chemistry TEDx
Watch Andrew Parsons' TEDx talk. Andrew explains how everything around us contains chemicals, and though the term 'natural' has been used to reflect less harmful products, it's not necessarily true. Andrew is a Professor in Chemistry with a background in organic chemistry, particularly the synthesis of organic compounds.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2qPvGNACjus
Research lectures
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Detecting and studying free radical intermediates
Professor Chechik discusses his interest in detecting and studying free radical intermediates, such as using EPR spectroscopy to probe hair bleaching.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKzUtbzZp24&feature=youtu.be
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An interview with Dr Chris Spicer
In this question and answer session with our undergraduate students Mae and Alastair, Dr Spicer talks about his research interests, the Covid-19 situation, his proudest scientific achievement and much more!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ciMN5mLg8CE
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Chemistry at York Research Snippets
Get a flavour of our exciting chemistry research from four academic members of staff who give an insight into their research programmes. These clips are taken from our open learning course, which our undergraduate students complete in the fourth year of their MChem degree.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RX1TjvTME9U&app=desktop
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Green chemistry research
Professor Avtar Matharu discusses research by our Green Chemistry Centre of Excellence, explaining why spongy white orange pith is a valuable resource.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPNs1mbmLzM
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An interview with Nick Burton
In this question and answer session with our undergraduate students Mae and Alastair, alumnus Nick Burton, talks about topics including his role as a Technologist at Infineum UK Ltd and how his MChem degree prepared him for this job.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vflH99l9GWw&feature=youtu.be
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An interview with Dr John Slattery
In this question and answer session with our undergraduate students Mae and Alastair, Dr Slattery talks about topics including his research interests, the Covid-19 situation and his proudest scientific achievement.
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What are ionic liquids and why are they important?
So why are ionic liquids important and why are they worth studying? Dr John Slattery gives an insight into his research interests in building predictive models to aid the design of ionic liquids, including those for use in catalysis.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGAo0sLMtyQ&feature=youtu.be