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Research interests
Theoretical and Computational Chemistry The interaction of light and matter gives rise to many fascinating phenomena. Some of these are very poorly understood at present but are exceedingly important in a wide variety of fields across chemistry, physics, biochemistry, new materials, and medicine. Our research is based on theoretical and computational investigations of electronically excited states, including both spectroscopy and photochemistry, from high accuracy studies of small molecules, to supramolecular sensors, and photoactive molecules of biological importance. Such research is vital to understand these processes at the molecular level.
Research Group Contact Details
http://theophotochem.eps.hw.ac.uk
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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In Situ Lipid Interactions of an Anticancer Metal Complex
Lant, E. C., Jadhav, A. C., Sumeray, A., Trindade, G. F., Craciunescu, L., Prentice, A. W., Wolny, J. A., Grewal, J. S., Dallmann, R., Clarkson, G. J., Dixon, A. M., Schünemann, V., Gilmore, I. S., Paterson, M. J., Harkiolaki, M. & Sadler, P. J., 30 Mar 2026, In: Inorganic Chemistry. 65, 12, p. 6367-6372 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A multimass velocity-map and covariance-map imaging study of the dissociative electron ionisation dynamics of carbonyl sulphide (OCS)
Lomas, J., Heathcote, D., De Matos Loja, A. M., Milešević, D., Robertson, P., Paterson, M. J. & Vallance, C., 14 Jan 2025, In: Journal of Physics B: Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics. 58, 1, 015202.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Correction to “The Photochemical Mediated Ring Contraction of 4H-1,2,6-Thiadiazines To Afford 1,2,5-Thiadiazol-3(2H)-one 1-Oxides”
Broumidis, E., Thomson, C., Gallagher, B., Sotorríos, L., McKendrick, K. G., Macgregor, S. A., Paterson, M. J., Lovett, J. E., Lloyd, G. O., Rosair, G. M., Kalogirou, A. S., Koutentis, P. A. & Vilela, F., 26 Sept 2025, In: Organic letters. 27, 38, p. 10936 1 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Decoupling structural molecular dynamics from excited state lifetimes using few-femtosecond ultraviolet resonant dispersive waves
Jackson, S. L., Prentice, A. W., Bertram, L., Hutton, L., Kotsina, N., Brahms, C., Sparling, C., Travers, J. C., Kirrander, A., Paterson, M. J. & Townsend, D., 13 Nov 2025, In: Nature Communications. 16, 1, 9986.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Excited state dynamics of azanaphthalenes reveal opportunities for the rational design of photoactive molecules
Garrow, M., Bertram, L., Winter, A., Prentice, A. W., Crane, S. W., Lane, P. D., Greaves, S. J., Paterson, M. J., Kirrander, A. & Townsend, D., 9 Jan 2025, In: Communications Chemistry. 8, 7.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Prizes
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Photoinduced Chemistry: Development and Application of Computational Methods for New Understanding
Paterson, M. J. (Recipient), 1 Aug 2010
Prize: Fellowship awarded competitively
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RSC Horizon Prize 2022
Paterson, M. J. (Recipient), 7 Jun 2022
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
- 13 External Examiner
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School Board of Examiners (Chemistry)
Paterson, M. J. (Examiner)
2025 → 2027Activity: Examination and Supervision › External Examiner
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School Board of Examiners (Physics)
Paterson, M. J. (Examiner)
2025 → 2027Activity: Examination and Supervision › External Examiner
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PhD External Examiner
Paterson, M. J. (Examiner)
12 Sept 2024Activity: Examination and Supervision › External Examiner
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Programme External Examiner
Paterson, M. J. (Examiner)
2023 → 2026Activity: Examination and Supervision › External Examiner
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DPhil External Examiner
Paterson, M. J. (Examiner)
13 Jun 2023Activity: Examination and Supervision › External Examiner