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Chris Hyland

(He/Him)

Professor

School Science

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    School Science
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BIO

I am an ARC Mid-Career Industry Research Fellow with the pharmacuetical company Syntara. My group is interested in developing new transition metal-catalysed reactions for the synthesis of small organic molecules with medicinal importance. We work closely with AI and computational chemistry to developed a detailed mechanistic understanding of new reaction processes. 

We aim to develop tools for chemists to build complex molecules that may be used in new pharmaceuticals or materials. There is a particular focus on developing reactions that are efficient and selective so as to reduce waste and energy consumption. Through collaborations we also aim to harness synthetic chemistry to learn more about biological systems and develop potential new therapeutics.

UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG APPOINTMENTS

  • Professor
    Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health, School Science, Wollongong, Australia2022 - present
  • Deputy Director Molecular Horizons (Research Infrastructure)
    University of Wollongong, Australia1 Jun 2022 - present

ACADEMIC POSITIONS

  • Professor
    University Of Wollongong, School of Science, Wollongong, Australia1 Jul 2012 - present

DEGREES

  • PhD Organic Chemistry
    Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom5 Jan 2004
  • MSci Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry
    Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom1 Aug 2000

AVAILABILITY

  • Masters Research or PhD student supervision

SDGS

  • 4 Quality Education
  • 12 Responsible Consumption and Production

FIELDS OF RESEARCH (FOR)