Supramolecular Chemistry Division


The Supramolecular Chemistry group was established in 2019 to support RACI members working in this relatively young discipline area. Supramolecular chemistry has been defined by Chemistry Nobel prize winner Jean-Marie Lehn as ‘chemistry beyond the molecule’ and encompasses elements of all of the sub-disciplines of chemistry from synthesis to analysis.

The National Group was given divisional status as of 3 July, 2022 after demonstrating it had sufficient support to be a stand alone division


 

Our Purpose

 

The Supramolecular Chemistry Division aims to support all members by:

  • Providing networking opportunities for all chemists working in this field
  • Disseminating key research findings in the field by hosting symposia and conferences
  • Encouraging students to work in the field of supramolecular chemistry
  • Providing a ‘home’ for supramolecular chemists who don’t always feel they belong to the established Divisions of the RACI

 

 

Regular Events 

 

Annual one-day student-focused symposium on supramolecular chemistry The division will hold national conferences approximately every 24 months

 

Awards 

 

The RACI Supramolecular Chemistry Award

Awarded annually by The RACI Supramolecular Division for :- 

Outstanding early career research in supramolecular chemistry

The candidate is required to be a current member (for a minimum of 3 years) with less than 10 years professional experience relative to opportunity since completing their PhD, or equivalent. Career breaks and periods of less than part-time employment will be recognised and should be clearly outlined in a cover letter.

Nominations can be submitted by any RACI member including the nominee (self-nomination). The nominations will require:

  • a current CV (max 5 pages) including a list of the 10 most relevant publications or other outputs and
  • a synopsis of independent research work conducted while a member of the RACI and since the completion of the PhD thesis which has contributed significantly towards the development of an area of supramolecular chemistry (max 2 pages) !

Nominations open 14/11/22

 

Please note that nominations should obey the spirit of the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA) [view here] and that the award adjudicators will consider a wide range of output measurements.

Please email in a single PDF document to: Jack Clegg for the attention of Prof.Jack Clegg – RACI Supramolecular Group no later than 31 January, 2023

After the closing date, no further nominations for the award will be accepted. The RACI Supramolecular Chemistry Group reserves the right to not award the RACI Supramolecular Chemistry Award if no nominations from a candidate who has sufficient merit are received.

Download award criteria HERE

Supramolecular Committee

Position Name
Chair - Jack Clegg
Chair Elect - Dr Kellie Tuck
Treasurer - Dr Lauren Macreadie
Secretary - Fred Pfeffer
Past Chair - Kate Jolliffe
Committee Member - Dr Nicholas White
Student Representative - Ms Caitlin Setter
ECR Representative - Dr Dan Preston

 

Become Involved

 

If you would like more information on our Supramolecular Chemistry Division or how to become involved please contact us:

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