PhD University of Southampton (1999, G. Reid). Postdoctoral Research Associate, University of Bristol (2000-2, M. D. Ward. Postdoctoral Research Associate, University of Manchester (2002-6, S. Faulkner). Appointed as Lecturer, Cardiff, in 2006.

Development of new ligand scaffolds for d- and f-block coordination chemistry Design and synthesis of luminescent probes based on multifunctional metal complexes aimed at biologically important targets Developing responsive bimodal imaging agents for fluorescence microscopy and MRI applications Investigations into the attachment of functionalized lumophores onto gold and silver nanoparticles Studies into novel hybrid materials for photovoltaic applications

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