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Sir John Monash Distinguished Professor and Founding Director, Centre for Green Chemistry,
Department of Chemistry
B.Sc. Manchester (1st class Hons.) 1955, Ph.D. Kings College, London University 1958, D.Sc. London
University, 1973; FRACI
Research
Research AreasCatalysis in Organic Synthesis The development of new catalyst systems for organic chemical
reactions with particular emphasis in obtaining good regio- and stereoselectivity. New asymmetric
catalysts for the preparation of organic molecules with significant biological activity
have been developed. Structure and Reactivity of Coals A major project has been carried
out in collaboration with Prof. F.P. Larkins (University of Melbourne) into the structure
and reactivity of coal with special emphasis on Victorian brown coals. A general
structure for Victorian brown coal has been proposed and novel promoters for its
reactions with carbon monoxide/water systems discovered. New Materials Development
of new materials with applications in the areas of pharmaceuticals, controlled release
of biologically active compounds, polymer attached liquid crystals for optoelectronic
devices.
Green ChemistryApplication of the principals of Green Chemistry in drug design and synthesis, and in the clean production
of commercially important intermediates. (See http://www.chem.monash.edu.au/green-chem/)
Research Outcomes: Major grants from industry and government (> $13,000,000). Over 300 publications in scientific journals,
chapters in books, and patents.
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