Our research interests lie in catalysis and molecular machines, particularly in how molecular machines can be used to synthesise molecules. To achieve this goal, we will develop new catalytic methodologies, with a focus on how to provide energy to catalysts so that they can carry out uphill (endergonic) reactions. This field is currently dominated by photocatalysis and electrochemistry. We aim to develop the use of chemical fuels (high-energy molecules) that would be consumed by the catalyst to promote reactions, without the fuel being part of the chemical equation (such as the catalyst).
