Dr Robert Edkins
Senior Lecturer
Pure and Applied Chemistry
Personal statement
Background
Bob studied at Durham University for his MChem (2009) and PhD (2013, with Prof. Andrew Beeby). He then held Alexander von Humboldt [Julius-Maximilians-Universit盲t W眉rzburg with Prof. Todd Marder] and Royal Commission for the Exhibition of 1851 [University of Oxford with Prof. Stephen Faulkner] Fellowships.
In 2018 he joined the University of 黑料正能量 as a Chancellor's Fellow and Lecturer in Chemistry.
Research Interests
We are interested in the design, synthesis, photophysics, and applications of conjugated materials with uses ranging from fluorescent dyes in super-resolution microscopy to photosensitizers for phototherapy. See Research Interests tab for further details.
External Committee Membership
Bob is the treasurer of the RSC Glasgow and West of Scotland Local Section and was Secretary of the RSC Photophysics and Photochemistry Group (2017-2021).
Publications
- Windle Eleanor R, Elghobashi-Meinhardt Nadia, , Quinn Susan J
- Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters (2026)
- Windle Eleanor R, , Graczyk Daniel, Rennie Christopher, Malakar Partha, Quinn Susan J,
- Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics (2026)
- , Wu Zhiwen, Blane Robbie, Mavromagoulos Athanasios, , Murrie Mark, ,
- Dalton Transactions Vol 55, pp. 11439鈥�11447 (2026)
- , , McCorquodale June, Tellam James, Youngs Sarah,
- Journal of Labelled Compounds and Radiopharmaceuticals Vol 69 (2026)
- Morbidini Riccardo, , Carrascosa-Tejedor Javier, Czakkel Orsolya, Hanafy Belal I, Khalaria Dhaval R, Seydel Tilo,
- Journal of Colloid and Interface Science Vol 707 (2026)
- Morbidini Riccardo, , Nemkovskiy Kirill, Nilsen G酶ran, Seydel Tilo,
- Journal of Chemical Physics Vol 162 (2025)
Research Interests
Overview
We are interested in the excited-state properties of molecular materials in condensed phases, both from a fundamental viewpoint and for applications in light-emitting devices, solar-energy harvesting, bio-imaging and phototherapies. Our work combines synthetic chemistry, optical spectroscopy, and theoretical calculations.
We have experience with a wide range of materials, including transition metal complexes (in particular those of rhodium and iridium), main-group compounds (particularly phosphorus- and boron-based), lanthanide complexes, and organic chromophores, such as pyrene derivatives. We also have a strong interest in two-photon absorption spectroscopy, including the design of new materials with large two-photon absorption cross-sections, and in near-infrared emission.
On-going Projects
Our most recent work has focussed on the development of fluorescent dyes for super-resolution microscopy (particularly STED and STORM), fluorescent probes for reactive oxygen species, and photosensitizers for phototherapy of cancer. We are also exploring new synthetic routes for functionalized phthalocyanines.
Industry Engagement
We are always interested to hear from potential industry partners. If you have a project in mind that includes the development, synthesis, characterization or application of conjugated or light-emitting molecules, please contact Bob by email to discuss how our research may help you.
Professional Activities
- Speaker
- 26/8/2025
- Participant
- 20/5/2025
- Speaker
- 4/12/2024
- Speaker
- 26/11/2024
- Speaker
- 26/11/2024
- Speaker
- 22/11/2024
Projects
- Edkins, Robert (Principal Investigator) Faulds, Karen (Co-investigator)
- 01-Jan-2025 - 31-Jan-2028
- Chow, Shiao (Principal Investigator) Edkins, Robert (Principal Investigator) MacKenzie, Lewis (Principal Investigator)
- 拢12,576
- 13-Jan-2024 - 12-Jan-2025
- Edkins, Robert (Principal Investigator)
- 01-Jan-2021 - 30-Jan-2025
- Edkins, Robert (Principal Investigator) Graham, Duncan (Co-investigator) Jackson, Matthew (Research Co-investigator)
- 01-Jan-2021 - 01-Jan-2025
- Edkins, Robert (Principal Investigator) Graham, Duncan (Co-investigator) MacKay, Donald (Research Co-investigator)
- 01-Jan-2021 - 01-Jan-2025
- Edkins, Robert (Principal Investigator)
- 01-Jan-2021 - 30-Jan-2022
Contact
Dr
Robert
Edkins
Senior Lecturer
Pure and Applied Chemistry
Email: robert.edkins@strath.ac.uk
Tel: Unlisted