About CChES
Our specialists are leading scientists and researchers with a wealth of industry experience gained through collaborations, IP creation and commercial enterprises.
Together they have deep knowledge and technical expertise as well as world-class labs, tools and equipment to deliver insights and solutions across the breadth of chemistry and chemical engineering.
Meet the team and explore our areas of expertise below. If you’d like to discuss your project with one of our specialists, get in touch
Our team
Professor Sumeet Mahajan
Novel chemical biology methods, non-destructive chemical analysis, non-invasive chemical imaging, biomedical device development and neurodiagnostics
Professor Andrew Hector
Materials synthesis, materials characterisation and electrochemistry
Dr Julie Herniman
Chromatography, mass spectrometry, supercritical fluid chromatography-mass spectrometry and high-resolution mass spectrometry
Professor Jonathan Essex
Molecular simulations of biological systems for drug discovery and medical diagnostics
Dr Robert Bannister
Advanced crystallographic techniques, electron diffraction, inorganic synthesis, national facility coordination, and chemical analysis of air-sensitive compounds
Professor Robert Raja
Materials chemistry and catalysis, specialising in sustainable chemistry, carbon capture and renewable energy
Professor Geraint (Taff) Morgan
Analytical chemistry, specialising in novel assays for the quantification of volatile organic compounds in complex samples
Professor Andrea Russell
Spectroscopic techniques for studying the electrode/electrolyte interface, particularly electrocatalysts
Ronald Swart
A key contact point within CChES to help identify and link customers to the right services
Dr Daniel N Rainer
3D electron diffraction, single-crystal structure determination, porous framework materials, electron microscopy, facility management
Professor Philip Bartlett
Electrochemistry, bioelectrochemistry and templated electrodeposition of nanomaterials
Dr Matthias Baud
Chemical biology, organic synthesis, medicinal chemistry and protein sciences