Dr. John Seddon

Professor

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Biography

John Seddon is an Emeritus Professor of Physical Chemistry at Imperial College London, having served as a Senior Research Investigator. He has a distinguished career, including a term as Deputy Head of the Department of Chemistry and extensive involvement in academia, retirement occurring in 2023. His research primarily focuses on experimental studies utilizing X-ray and neutron diffraction, optical electron microscopy, calorimetry, solid-state NMR, and the structure dynamics of liquid crystalline systems, lipid model membranes, surfactants, and lipid nanoparticles with medical applications. He has authored approximately 200 research papers and supervised the completion of 50 PhD students. Seddon has also served as an External and Internal Examiner for 70 PhD students and has been a prominent speaker at 87 scientific conferences. His accolades include the 2017 Royal Society Chemistry Rita John Cornforth Award and the 2015 Imperial College President’s Award for Outstanding Research Team. His leadership extends to several roles within Imperial College, including Faculty Senior Tutor. He has notable experience as Secretary Trustee of the European Biophysical Societies’ Association and has held various leadership roles in physical chemistry communities. Seddon's extensive contributions to biophysical sciences research and education have significantly shaped the field in Europe.

Research Interests

Requirements for Imperial College London

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:125
Overall
Required:125
Prerequisites
Materials Science Mechanical Engineering Civil Engineering Chemical Engineering Physics Chemistry
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Specialization Notes

Specialisms available in Materials for the Energy Transition or Theory and Simulation of Materials.