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Donnelly Research Group

Catalysis, Organic Synthesis, Polymer Modification

Sustainable Catalysis

We develop innovative catalytic methodologies to convert sustainable feedstock chemicals into valuable materials. Our groundbreaking research is driven by expertise in catalysis, organic synthesis, and polymer chemistry.

Group News

15/10/2026

We welcome Maciek Krajewski (PhD), Frances Tait (PhD), Isla Morris (PhD), and Stephen Henderson to the Group. 

 

We are also recruiting two PhD students in collaboration with Dom Willcox and Johnson Matthey: PhD 1 and PhD 2.

08/10/2026

Congratulation to Rachel and Emma who's work is published in Green Chemistry. Rachel also recieved the poster prize for her work at the EPS PhD Symposium. Congratulations both!

15/07/2026

We welcome Alice Basle (Summer Student), Katie Reddin, Joe Walker (PDRA), and Máire Griffin (PDRA) and all take part in a group outing to Pitlochry!

Dr Liam J. Donnelly

​Assistant Professor

l.donnelly@hw.ac.uk

William Perkin Building

Heriot-Watt University

Edinburgh

EH14 4AS

Scotland

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