Our group employs a novel combination of laser spectroscopy & mass spectrometry to study the fundamental properties of photoactive molecules.

University of York, England
Joined February 2018
Shout out for Dr Sarah Wilson @DessentLab & @Ian_Fairlamb group @ChemistryatYork for presenting new results from our #EPSRC project at #IMSC2024 "Real time monitoring of Cu catalysis reactions using MS and IR Spectroscopy"
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'I left school early... But I wanted to do science, so I became a technician. I was only 16 and couldn’t drive, so I needed to work somewhere close to home and I could take a bus to Pfizer.' - Carol Robinson, mass spectrometry trailblazer chemistryworld.com/culture/c…
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Do you know why most gases are invisible, odourless, and tasteless? Join Mark Miodownik live tomorrow to explore the invisible world of gases and discuss his new book, It’s a gas. Find out more and register: rsc.li/4cKW3bl
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The Royal Society's University Research Fellowships are now open for applications. This scheme provides the opportunity for outstanding early-career researchers to build an independent career and pursue cutting-edge science. Find out more: #RSGrants royalsociety.org/grants/univ…
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Looking forward to getting started with our IR beam time @HFML_FELIX @Radboud_Uni 🇳🇱 funded through @EPSRC
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Great day yesterday @UniofOxford for Kelechi @kelechi_uleanya and I talking to @mplsoxford about inclusive teaching @ChemistryatYork. Thank you so much to @StepliFaulkner and @JHNaismith for the invitation!
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Was great to hear more on the important work of @Di_Kgato & @CarolineDessent exploring challenges over contaminants of emerging concern across #Botswana - sciencedirect.com/science/ar… w/ @ChemistryatYork @YorkEnvironment @biustbw ... 🇧🇼
Huge congratulations to Kgato @di_kgato on passing his PhD viva today!!! 👏👏👏 And thanks to @AndyDougill and @KasprzykHordern for examining 🍾🎉🥂
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Our newest collection explores topics from responsible mining to large-scale desalination and hydrogen production, drinking water and public health, climate change impact on oceans, and solutions for repairing waterways. Welcome to the water collection! chemistryworld.com/collectio…
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We raise our voice with leading scientific and research organisations, united in our belief in the importance of ambitious, long-term, and sustainable investment in Research and Development for the future of the UK. Read more via @sciencecampaign ⬇ sciencecampaign.org.uk/analy…
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Reposting this brilliant Compound Interest celebration #WomeninChemistry for #IWD2024 Spot the @ChemistryatYork Women! Hints: Prof Lucy Carpenter @AtmosScience Prof Kirsty Penkman @NEaar_lab Prof Caroline Dessent @DessentLab Prof Eleanor Dodson @YSBL_York
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Come and join us @ChemistryatYork! We are looking for a new Lecturer in Digital Chemistry.  Applications by 20 March 2024. Find out more: jobs.york.ac.uk/vacancy/lect… #HEjobs #sciencejobs #DataScienceJobs
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📢Call for Papers Computational methods are ubiquitously used in mass spectrometry; they play an indispensable role in the field & have a long history of being applied to all its aspects, from data acquisition to data interpretation. Learn more & submit: brnw.ch/21wGY0L
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NEXT WEEK: Research Seminar - Professor Jan Verlet RSC Prize Seminar & Mini Symposium "Photodynamics of Isolated Anions: From Bound to Unbound States and Everything In Between" Wednesday 21 February 13:00-16:00 in C/B/102. Host: @LynamChemistry
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The first Waters Journal Club is almost here. Join us to discuss & share ideas on scientific content with the MS community. Thank you to all the attendees who have already sent questions. Follow the link to register and download the paper: bit.ly/3RNQkK3
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📢Applications are now open for funded PhD studentships for 2024 entry @ChemistryatYork📢 Check out the opportunities available on our department web pages & search via FindAPhD: york.ac.uk/chemistry/postgra… #ChemPhD #opportunity #phdchat #PhD
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Congratulations to Dr June McCombie on being awarded the 2023 Institute of Physics Phillips Award for contributions to diversity and inclusion within physics and the broader #STEM community @PhysicsNews @ChemistryUoN Full story here: tinyurl.com/bde3trr6
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One of my highlights of visiting @biustbw was getting to meet the amazing Moreetsi and Sarah. They have been processing our Botswana water samples collected by Kgato. I’m flying back with our latest collection. 🤞for keeping them cool! ❄️
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The @UniOfYork Researcher Festival is back! Calling all UoY Research Staff, PGRs & those who support research 📢 We are currently looking for contributions to the programme! Want to get involved? Drop us a line before 15th September [email protected]
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