Last updated: 15 May 2025
Current Sector: Research Management
Current Company: Isomorphic Labs
PhD Project Title: Design of novel catalytic processes for the synthesis of pharmaceutical intermediates
Supervisor(s): Professor Christopher Frost and Dr Pawel Plucinski
External Partner: CatSci and Sasol
MRes Project 1: Green synthesis of metal nanoparticles using plants for catalytic applications
Supervisor(s): Dr Pawel Plucinski and Professor Christopher Frost
MRes Project 2: Multicatalytic synthesis of blockbuster pharmacauticals
Supervisor(s): Professor Christopher Frost, Dr Laura Torrente Murciano and Dr Steven Bull
Will graduated with an MChem in Chemistry from the University of Bath in 2011, where he studied the asymmetric synthesis of chiral sugars for the use in directed evolution of a thermostable aldolase as his final year project. Previously he also worked as a medicinal research chemist on a professional placement, undertaking research for Takeda Cambridge Pharmaceutical Ltd in 2009. Outside of academia, he enjoys reading, playing squash and socializing with friends.
