Dr. Adam Sedgwick

Biography

Adam Sedgwick is a Lecturer in the Department of Chemistry at King's College London, having joined in 2023. He completed his Master of Chemistry (MChem) in 2014 and his PhD in 2018 at the University of Bath, where he was supervised by Professors Tony D. James and Steven D. Bull. After his PhD, Adam worked in Professor Jonathan L. Sessler's group at the University of Texas at Austin from 2018 to 2021. Prior to his current role, he served as a Glasstone Research Fellow at the University of Oxford and as a Junior Research Fellow at Jesus College. His research focuses on synthetic method development for biomedical applications, molecular imaging, medicinal chemistry, and the development of novel therapeutics targeting disease mechanisms. Adam is engaged in interdisciplinary studies addressing antimicrobial resistance and fostering collaboration across various departments at King's College London. He actively supervises postgraduate researchers and has contributed to multiple peer-reviewed articles, showcasing his work in the field of chemical biology and organic/inorganic synthesis. He is dedicated to educating undergraduate students through courses in research methods, literature review, and leading research projects in Chemistry.

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