BSc (1984) and PhD (1987) Imperial College Temporary teaching fellow (1993-94) University of Southampton Appointed lecturer at Loughborough in 1994; Reader since 2008.

Main Group chemistry with an emphasis on Group 15/16 systems and their use as novel forensic reagents Coordination chemistry with an emphasis on the stabilisation of novel Main Group fragments The use of sulfimides as ligands The formation of extended arrays and Metal Organic Frameworks.