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Luke Hunter completed his PhD in Chemistry at The University of Sydney in 2005. Following this, he undertook a series of postdoctoral positions at the University of Melbourne, University of St Andrews in the UK, and UNSW. His independent career commenced with the award of the University of Sydney Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in 2009. He was appointed as a Lecturer in Chemistry at UNSW in 2011 and subsequently promoted to Senior Lecturer in 2014 and Associate Professor in 2019. Dr. Hunter's research interests encompass organic synthesis and medicinal chemistry, with a frequent focus on fluorinated target molecules. His group particularly emphasizes the development of new methods for synthesizing organofluorine compounds, exploring the significant impact that fluorine incorporation has on the physical and chemical properties of these organic substances, which leads to various applications in pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Dr. Hunter's interdisciplinary research approach encourages extensive collaboration to analyze the biological properties of the molecules they create.
The University of New South Wales • Sydney, Australia
Teaching and research in organic synthesis and medicinal chemistry.
The University of New South Wales • Sydney, Australia
Advancing knowledge in organic chemistry and mentoring students.
The University of New South Wales • Sydney, Australia
Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses in chemistry.
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