Dr. Stuart Prescott

Biography

Stuart Prescott's principal research interest focuses on developing an understanding of the relationships between the structures adopted by molecules at interfaces and the physical properties of those interfaces. He has a particular interest in polymers at solid-liquid interfaces and in nanoparticles dispersed in water. These high surface area particles are utilized in various chemistry applications, particularly in personal care formulations and as drug delivery vehicles. His research also addresses potential economic and environmental impacts through an improved understanding of particulate dispersions. Prescott employs analytical techniques and numerical simulations to interpret experimental data, and has extensively used solvent relaxation NMR as a characterization method for near-surface polymer/surfactant complexes. His collaborations include work with a start-up company, XiGo Nanotools, to design and build miniaturized hardware for solvent relaxation NMR. He has contributed to the field through developing software for data analysis and managing software projects in the Free Open Source Software movement. Prescott's education includes a PhD focused on kinetics of RAFT-mediated living polymerisations, and he has held post-doctoral research positions and lectureships at various prestigious institutions, including the University of Melbourne and the University of Bristol before his current role.

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