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Philip Wai Hong Chan completed his B.Sc. (Honours) degree in Chemistry at the University of Bristol in 1995 and earned a D.Phil. from the University of Oxford in 1998, under the supervision of Professor Mark G. Moloney. Following his doctorate, he pursued postdoctoral studies with noted researchers at Tohoku University, the University of Sydney, and the University of Hong Kong. He began his independent career as an Assistant Professor at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore, later rising to Associate Professor before moving to the School of Chemistry at Monash University in Australia, where he is currently a Professor. Chan's research interests lie in organic and inorganic chemistry, with a focus on the discovery and understanding of sustainable reactions, homogeneous catalysis, and the synthesis of bioactive natural products. His specialties also include photoredox and organocatalysis, where he aims to develop novel catalytic methods that enhance molecular complexity and sustainability. He has authored numerous publications and collaborates on various research projects that further advance the field of chemistry.
Monash University • Melbourne, Australia
Leading research and teaching in the Department of Chemistry, with a focus on sustainable chemical reactions and catalysis.
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