Staff Lead researchers Professor Richard Whitby Professor of Chemistry Research interests Synthesis, properties and application of atomic and molecular endofullerenes. The use of flow chemistry for the rapid acquisition of mechanistic and process information. The synthesis of polyaromatic molecules for optoelectronic applications. Connect with Richard Email: R.J.Whitby@soton.ac.uk Collaborating research institutes, centres and groups Organic Chemistry, Synthesis, Catalysis We study the structure, properties and reactions of organic compounds. One of our research aims is to develop environmentally sustainable approaches to chemical manufacture that minimise chemical waste. Organic and Biological Chemistry We focus on the synthesis and discovery of novel compounds, the development of sustainable methodologies, and the application of organic chemistry to explore and manipulate biological systems Research outputs