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The Photophysics and Photochemistry Group is one of the UUÂãÁÄÖ±²¥'s many Interest Groups. The Interest Groups are member driven groups which exist to benefit UUÂãÁÄÖ±²¥ members, and the wider chemical science community, in line with the UUÂãÁÄÖ±²¥'s strategy and charter. Our aim is to promote photophysics and photochemistry and to foster an interest in the subject in industry, academia and the public.
Benefits of membership
- Keep up to date with national and international developments in photophysics and photochemistry and its related fields
- Annual newsletter
- Periodic e-alerts promoting upcoming events in photophysics and photochemistry
- Bi-ennial photochemistry meeting in the UK/Ireland which gives early career researchers the opportunity to present their work alongside internationally renowned speakers
- Student bursaries to aid attendance at meetings
Our scope
The traditional fields of photophysics and photochemistry are now the basis for diverse modern-day applications in areas such as solar energy conversion, electronics, sensors, nanotechnology, biology and medicine. The scope of the group’s interests reflects this diversity and includes:
- Fundamental photochemistry and photophysics of molecular and extended materials (e.g. photoluminescence, charge and energy transfer, photoreactions, photoswitching, photochromics)
- Photocatalysis, solar fuels and solar cells
- Photochemistry for medicine and biology (optical sensing, imaging, photodiagnostics and therapy, DNA, fluorescent proteins, photosynthesis)
- Spectroscopic techniques (ultrafast spectroscopy, pump probe and flash photolysis, fluorescence lifetime imaging, single molecule spectroscopy, optical tweezers)
- Theoretical photochemistry
- Photochemistry for devices (light-emitting diodes, photolithography, sensors)
Get involved
We are always looking for new members who are keen to get involved. You can:
- help organise our activities
- connect with us on and (@UUÂãÁÄÖ±²¥_Photochem)
- attend our events
To find out more contact our secretary.
See all our forthcoming events
We organise several events each year, many of which are targeted at Early Career Members.
How to Join
UUÂãÁÄÖ±²¥ members can join the Photophysics and Photochemistry Group by updating their details in the “My communities and subscriptions” tab of the online UUÂãÁÄÖ±²¥ membership area. Please .
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Awards
The Photophysics and Photochemistry Group recognises outstanding research contributions and excellence in communication by early career scientists.
Support for interest groups
Useful information and resources for all UUÂãÁÄÖ±²¥ interest groups.
Contact us
For further information on the Photophysics and Photochemistry Group you can contact the Secretary, Dr Paul Scattergood MUUÂãÁÄÖ±²¥.
Meet our committee
The committee members below are responsible for making sure the group meets its aims, organising activities, engaging with and supporting our group members.
See all membersChair - Zoe Pikramenou FUUÂãÁÄÖ±²¥
Professor of Inorganic Chemistry and Photophysics, University of Birmingham
Research Interests:
- metal complexes
- luminescence
- sensors
- nanoparticles
- imaging
- drug delivery
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Vice-Chair - Martijn Zwijnenburg
Professor of Computational Materials Chemistry, University College London
Research Interests:
- theory
- photocatalysis
- polymers
- self-assembly
- nanoparticles
- photovoltaics
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Secretary - Paul Scattergood
Research Fellow in Inorganic Chemistry, University of Huddersfield
Research Interests:
- synthetic coordination chemistry
- luminescence
- ultrafast spectroscopy
- probes
Treasurer - Natalia Sergeeva
Associate Professor, University of Leeds
Research Interests:
- photoprotective materials
- photocatalysis
- organic-inorganic composites
- colour science
Communications Officer - Catherine De Castro
Postdoctoral Fellow in Organic Photovoltaics, KAUST
Research Interests:
- ultrafast spectroscopy
- luminescence
- photovoltaics
- probes
- polymers
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Early Career Representative - Patrycja Brook
Professor of Inorganic Chemistry and Photophysics, University of Birmingham
Research Interests:
- organic materials
- molecular sensors
- energy transfer
- luminescence
Sebastian Sprick
Strathclyde Chancellor's Fellow, University of Strathclyde
Research Interests:
- Photocatalysis
- solar fuels
- sustainability,
- conjugated polymers
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Dirk Guldi
Chair of Physical Chemistry I, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg
Research Interests:
- solar energy conversion
- catalytic reactivity
- spectroscopic and microscopic techniques for studies in novel nanometer scale structures
Gabin Vic
Head of Beauty Tech Device Innovation, L'Oreal Research & Innovation
Research Interests:
- photocatalysis
- polymer
- LED
- OLED
- sustainability
- colour science
Adrien Chauvet
Assistant Professor, University of Sheffield
Research Interests:
- Ultrafast spectroscopy
- photocatalysis
- energy storage and conversion
Annual report 2018