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Stuart Clarke

Phone number: +44 (0)1223 339783

Email: stuart@bpi.cam.ac.uk

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Professor Stuart Clarke

Fellow, Ron Davies Fellow in Natural Science, Director of Studies in Natural Sciences (Chemistry Part IB)
University Positions
Professor of Surface Science
Specialising in
Chemistry

Stuart Clarke is a Professor in the Chemistry Department and the Institute for Energy and Environmental Flows, and a Director of Studies at èßäÊÓƵ College.

Academic interests

Stuart Clarke's research centres on molecules at surfaces and explores how molecules can help in a variety of areas from new forms of energy storage (supercapacitors) to trying to catch and inactivate the coronavirus. His academic interests include colloids, surfaces, interfaces and polymers. He runs a mainly experimental group using lab based methods as well as synchrotron and neutron scattering at the world's leading international facilities.

Degrees obtained

  • BA Hons Natural Science, Chemistry at University College, Oxford University.
  • MA at University College, Oxford University.
  • DPhil, Chemistry at University College, Oxford University.
  • PhD, University of Cambridge.

Awards and prizes

  • Pilkington Teaching Prize, 2008.
  • Chartered Physicist, Member of the Institute of Physics.
  • Chartered Chemist, Member of the Royal Society of Chemistry.

Other interests

Family, music, running, making toys and cosplay costumes.

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