Dr. Véronique Gouverneur

Professor

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Biography

Véronique Gouverneur is a leading researcher in the field of fluorine chemistry, focusing on developing novel synthetic methodologies for preparing complex fluorinated molecules. Her research encompasses using fluorine substitution to enhance the properties of pharmaceutical compounds and investigating the applications of 18F-labelled molecules in Positron Emission Tomography (PET). Gouverneur's lab has implemented over forty fluorination reactions and fifteen 18F-radiofluorination processes, significantly contributing to the advancement of radiochemistry. She began her independent research career at the University of Oxford in 1998, achieving the rank of Professor of Chemistry in 2008. Since then, she has coordinated multiple European projects and has been granted several prestigious awards, including the Royal Society Wolfson Research Merit award and the ACS Award for Creative Work in Fluorine Chemistry. Governour is recognized as a Fellow of the Royal Society and has made considerable contributions to the academic community through numerous publications and patents.

Research Interests

Experience

Waynflete Professor

— Present

University of Oxford • Oxford, UK

Leading research in fluorine chemistry and training the next generation of chemists.

Professor of Chemistry

— Present

University of Oxford • Oxford, UK

Conducting advanced research in synthetic methodologies for fluorinated compounds.

Maître de Conférence

— Present

University Louis Pasteur • Strasbourg, France

Teaching organic chemistry and engaging in research collaborations.

Postdoctoral Researcher

— Present

Scripps Research Institute • California, USA

Worked under supervision of Professor Lerner on advanced chemical research.

Awards

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Royal Society Wolfson Research Merit

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ACS Award for Creative Work in Fluorine Chemistry

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RSC Tilden Prize

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Prelog Medal

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Davy Medal

Requirements for University of Oxford

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:24
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Politics, International Relations, Economics, History, Law, Philosophy or Sociology
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Department of Politics and International Relations - Higher Level English requirement.