Supramolecular, Interfacial and Synthetic Chemistry (SISC)

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The SISC group

The SISC group are a team of chemists based at the University of Kent focused on molecular chemistry and its applications. Their work underpins fundamental advances and applied technologies that transcend classical disciplinary barriers.

Community

SISC is comprised of nine independent research groups, who meet monthly for research presentations from members, to share information and develop collaborations.  There are currently c.a. 35 postgraduate members, 5 postdoctoral members and several associated students and staff helping to build a supportive community for research and development activities.

SISC research strategy

SISC provides a collaborative environment based upon synthetic, supramolecular, interfacial, macromolecular, biomolecular, redox, and materials chemistry. Their research interests, facilities, techniques, and applications overlap on many fronts and target areas of influence are biomedical science, sustainability, sensing, and soft materials.  Specifically SISC aims to:

    1. Expand the core underpinning science of the group through grants, fellowships, and new appointments.
    2. Identify the potential for, and forge, interdisciplinary collaborative partnerships relating to the identified target areas, which progress our research into technologies and other forms of impact.
    3. Act as a widely recognised hub for expertise in synthetic, supramolecular, and interfacial chemistry; participating in consortium research projects.
    4. Provide a coherent and vibrant training environment for postgraduate students and PDRAs.

Collaborations

SISC is proud to have extensive links with universities and facilities nationally and also outside the UK. The group is also engaged in significant collaborations with industrial and governmental organisations.  We use and maintain a lot of scientific equipment and facilities, which you can find out more about on our equipment page.  If you are interested in collaborating with us then please get in touch with individual people or via the Contact us page.