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Jamie Hicks is an Associate Professor at the Australian National University specializing in organometallic chemistry. His research primarily focuses on the use of non-toxic, earth-abundant metals as alternatives to expensive, toxic noble metals that are typically used in industrial pharmaceutical processes. These conventional catalysts often operate under energy-intensive conditions due to their low catalytic activity. Jamie’s work aims to enhance the efficiency of reactions by employing earth-abundant equivalents while also exploring the fundamental properties of less-studied elements. He earned his PhD in Chemistry from Monash University in 2012, specializing in Inorganic Chemistry, following a Master’s degree from the University of Sheffield in 2011. Through supervision of research students, Jamie contributes to advancing the field by exploring novel applications of materials in chemistry.
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