Consultancy backed by R&D
Access our chemistry consulting services for in-depth subject matter expertise and actionable insights
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Partner with us on your innovation journey or problem-solving project. Our chemical engineering and chemistry consulting services unlock specialist expertise and strategic guidance for complex chemical projects, from troubleshooting to new product development.
Whether you need scientific advice or market-driven recommendations, the CChES team can help you move your chemistry R&D forward.
Our chemistry consulting serves a wide range of sectors and applications, including:
Energy storage
Food and beverages
Oil and gas
Semiconductors
Pharmaceuticals
Equipment development
Coatings
Speciality chemicals
Polymers
Functional materials
Biosensors
Medical diagnostics
Agrochemicals
Detergents and cosmetics
Textiles
Consumer products
Water treatment
Environmental monitoring
Our consultancy services
Talk to us about your requirements and we’ll build the right package, whether you’re looking for subject matter expertise on its own or in combination with one or more of our analysis, characterisation and modelling capabilities.
Chemical product development: Move from concept to market-ready product, supported by our digital modelling, contract synthesis, and advice on design, testing and scale-up.
Method development: Gain actionable advice on the design, optimisation and validation of analytical techniques.
Analytical chemistry data interpretation: Take advantage of our expertise to gain data-driven insights.
Process engineering consultancy: Tap into our industrial expertise to optimise your production processes.
Scientific glass services
If you’re looking for custom specialist glassware for novel devices or in-house equipment, we can help.
We have an on-site scientific glassware workshop with an expert team including three fully qualified glassblowers, experienced in the design and construction of complex scientific glassware for research and development using materials such as borosilicate (Pyrex®) and quartz.
Talk to us about scientific glass services, for example for:
- Custom labware
- Components for advanced technologies
- Semiconductor manufacturing
- Precision R&D instrumentation
Why work with CChES?
Unrivalled expertise
Our chemistry specialists are leading scientists and researchers in their fields, bringing deep scientific knowledge and technical experience to your project
One-stop-shop
With capabilities across the breadth of chemistry and chemical engineering, we can provide whole-project support
High-spec facilities
Our facilities are among the best in the UK, giving you access to … knowledge and scientific evidence
Complex solutions
Expertise in a wide range of chemistry and chemical engineering specialisms, plus high-spec facilities, mean we can tackle complex projects
Commercial insight
With a long track record of industry collaboration, we understand your challenges and commercial imperatives
Our chemistry consulting expertise
With world-leading specialists in all areas of chemistry and chemical engineering, we’ll match you with the expertise you need.
Here are some of our subject matter experts.
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