Dr. Gill Reid

Biography

Gill’s research focuses on transition metal main group coordination chemistry, motivated by fundamental studies of new ligand types and the exploration of the influence of new metal-ligand combinations on properties and reactivity. Application-driven targets include the development of tailored precursor complexes for the controlled deposition of inorganic semiconductor materials for electronic and thermoelectric devices, utilizing area-selective chemical vapor deposition and electrodeposition, as well as creating new metal fluoride scaffolds for medical imaging applications. Originally from Scotland, Gill studied Chemistry at the University of Edinburgh, earning a BSc (Hons) in 1986 and a PhD in 1989. Following a post-doctoral position at the same university, she joined the University of Southampton as a lecturer in Inorganic Chemistry. In 2006 she became a Professor and has held various leadership roles, including serving as the Director of Research and Head of Chemistry. Gill has published over 360 papers and regularly presents her group's work at national and international conferences. She was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry in 2012 and of the Royal Society of Edinburgh in 2022. Gill is also the President of the Royal Society of Chemistry from 2022 to 2024. Her teaching spans a range of topics in coordination chemistry and she has a strong interest in outreach and public engagement in Chemistry.

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