Analytical Science
Researchers
Research Theme leader: Professor Roy Goodacre
Analytical Science in the School of Chemistry can be divided into two main activities:
- Central analytical facilities are employed to underpinning synthetic chemistry, in terms of structural characterisation, polymer synthesis, nanoparticle production and include a wide range of physical methods, including NMR and MS, with chromatography when appropriate.
- Research-led activities where analytical science is being developed, rather than used, for a range of different purposes.
In the area of systems biology we have a group of internationally leading bioanalytical scientists developing state of the art metabolomics, mass spectrometry, and proteomics methodologies, as well as computational modelling methods. This theme also works closely with the two themes Spectroscopy, Structure and Dynamics and Nanoscience. This theme also involves the Simulation and Modelling theme, in particular for the analysis of multivariate data in what may traditionally be termed chemometrics.
Several of our areas of research are closely associated with major centres. This includes The Manchester Centre for Integrative Systems Biology (MCISB), the Michael Barber Centre for Mass Spectrometry and the Centre of Excellence for Biocatalysis Biotransformation and Biocatalytic Manufacture (CoEBio3). All these centres are coordinated from Manchester, but involve close national and international collaborations through funding networks from the UK and the European Commission (including major industrial partners from SMEs to world leading multi-nationals).