Dr Jonathan Ward

Lecturer in Chemistry

Profile

I am a Lecturer in Chemistry at Lancaster University where my focus is using synthetic chemistry to make molecules with a particular property or function for a variety of applications. I am interested in both developing novel structures to advance performance while performing detailed analysis to rationalise structure–property relationships. My research areas are focused on but not limited to: i) fluorescent emitters for optoelectronics/bioimaging. ii) molecular electronics molecules for conduction or thermopower iii) carbon monoxide-releasing drugs for antibiofilm formation, and iv) designing robust photocatalysts inspired by OLED emitters.I am also disability officer in the chemistry department, liaising with students and arranging reasonable adjustments on our courses.To find out more please take a look at my website at https://wardgroupchem.github.io/

PhD Viva Examination for Ibrahim Alsaadi
Examination

Chemical Communications (Journal)
Publication peer-review

Self-assembly and Photocatalysis with OLED-based π-conjugated systems
Invited talk

RSC Organic Chemistry Community North West Regional Meeting 2026
Participation in conference -Mixed Audience

Crossley Heath
Hosting a School Visit

STEM taster day event chemistry day 2 : Laboratory Sessions
Other

Journal of Organic Chemistry (Journal)
Publication peer-review

BLS Offer Holder Event
Other

BLS offer holder event
Other

Daniel G. Congrave
Hosting an academic visitor

BLS offer holder event
Other

MSc by Research Viva Examination for Amber Makin
Examination

Kirkby Stephen Grammar School
Hosting a School Visit

Blackburn College
Hosting a School Visit

PhD examination for Elizabeth Leonard
Examination

Lancaster University Open Day
Other

LU Chemistry Department Research Conference
Participation in conference -Mixed Audience

Gregynog Synthesis
Participation in conference -Mixed Audience

Xiaogang Liu
Hosting an academic visitor

STEM taster day 2025 day 1 18-6-25
Other

Angewandte Chemie International Edition (Journal)
Publication peer-review

Cardinal Newman College
Hosting a School Visit

PhD Viva examination for Sean Barlow
Examination

Elements of Success
Other

Part 2: How do chemists consider electrons within molecules and what do ‘curly arrows’ actually mean
Oral presentation

Part 1: How do chemists consider electrons within molecules and what do ‘curly arrows’ actually mean
Oral presentation

Lancaster university chemistry Offer Holder Event
Other

Journal of the American Chemical Society (Journal)
Publication peer-review

Lancaster Chemistry Academia-Industry Symposium
Symposium

Using optoelectronic expertise to develop photocatalysts and other conjugated materials
Oral presentation

Self-assembly of Pi-conjugated Materials on Surfaces for Optoelectronic and Photocatalytic Applications
Oral presentation

Lancaster University Open Day
Other

RSC Organic Chemistry Community North West Regional Meeting
Participation in conference - Academic

Advanced Photonics Research (Journal)
Publication peer-review

Chemistry - A European Journal (Journal)
Publication peer-review

Launch event for the MChem (with Industrial Placement) degree at Lancaster University
Other

The Journal of Physical Chemistry C (Journal)
Publication peer-review

The Journal of Physical Chemistry C (Journal)
Publication peer-review

Ben Clarke

Ben Clarke

PhD student

  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Electrochemical and Surfaces Research Group
  • Molecular Scale Electronics
  • Organic Research Group