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Professor Peter Wothers MBE
- Recipient of the Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) honor
- Chairman of Cambridge Chemistry Challenge (C3L6)
- Former Chairman of IChO (10 years)
- Teaching Professor at Yusuf Hamied Department of Chemistry in Cambridge & Cambridge Interviewer
- Rushton Fellow and Director of Studies in Chemistry at St Catharine’s College
Professor Peter Wothers MBE
- Recipient of the Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) honor
- Chairman of Cambridge Chemistry Challenge (C3L6)
- Former Chairman of IChO (10 years)
- Teaching Professor at Yusuf Hamied Department of Chemistry in Cambridge & Cambridge Interviewer
- Rushton Fellow and Director of Studies in Chemistry at St Catharine’s College
Professor Peter Wothers is a teaching professor in the Department of Chemistry. He has been committed to promoting the development of Chemistry education and co-authored a number of popular undergraduate textbooks including Why Chemical Reactions Happen, Chemical Structure and Reactivity and Organic Chemistry.
Peter gave the Royal Institution Christmas Lectures on the BBC in 2012. Peter is heavily involved in both the National and International Chemistry Olympiad competitions, and also initiated the successful Cambridge Chemistry Challenge, supported by the College. Peter is Director of Studies in Chemistry for St Catharine's, and supervises many of our Chemistry students. In 2014 he was awarded an MBE for services to Chemistr
Key Publications:
● Chemical Structure and Reactivity: helping students understand organic reactions, thermodynamics, kinetics, and inorganic chemistry with vivid illustrations
● Organic Chemistry: textbook for undergraduate organic chemistry courses, comprehensively covering the core knowledge of organic chemistr
● Why Chemical Reactions Happen: Explains the reasons behind chemical reactions
● Chemical Structure and Reactivity: An Integrated Approach: Focus on knowledge of chemical structure and reactivity, providing a comprehensive perspective on learning chemistr
Prof. John Pyle FRS
- Professor of Chemistry, Cambridge
- Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS)
Prof. John Pyle FRS
- Professor of Chemistry, Cambridge
- Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS)
Research Area - Atmospheric Chemistry
Professor John Pyle FRS is an expert in atmospheric chemistry and climate science, having devoted his career to research on stratospheric-tropospheric chemistry, ozone layer changes, and their interactions with the climate system. His findings have profoundly influenced the formulation of international environmental policy.
Lecture Topic - Atmospheric Chemistry
This lecture systematically elucidates the key chemical processes occurring in the atmosphere, analysing the scientific rationale and achievements of the Montreal Protocol through empirical data and policy case studies.
Prof. Chris Hunter FRS
- Professor of Chemistry, Cambridge
- Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS)
Prof. John Pyle FRS
- Professor of Chemistry, Cambridge
- Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS)
Research Area - Supramolecular Chemistry
Professor Chris Hunter FRS is an expert in the field of supramolecular chemistry. He has developed energy decomposition and prediction models for molecular interactions, providing a computable theoretical framework for fields such as drug design and materials chemistry.
Lecture Topic - Supramolecular Chemistry
The lecture explored DNA structure and function through a supramolecular chemistry lens, detailing the chemical conditions for double-strand formation (such as base pairing and hydrogen bonding) and examining solvent effects on DNA stability
Prof. Jonathan Goodman
- Professor of Chemistry, Cambridge
Prof. Jonathan Goodman
- Professor of Chemistry, Cambridge
Research Area - Data-Driven Chemistry
Professor Jonathan Goodman is a distinguished theoretical and computational organic chemist. His longstanding research into computational prediction of organic reaction mechanisms, stereoselectivity, and molecular reaction pathways has significantly enhanced the predictability and synthetic efficiency of complex chemical reactions.
Lecture Topic - Data Driven Chemistry
The lecture commences with molecular nanoengineering and double-stranded structure research, emphasising how data science, machine learning, and high-throughput technologies converge with traditional chemistry.
Prof. Matthew Gaunt
- Professor of Chemistry, Cambridge
Prof. Matthew Gaunt
- Professor of Chemistry, Cambridge
Research Area - Future Prospects for Synthetic Organic Chemistry
Professor Matthew Gaunt is a world-leading figure in the field of organic synthetic methodology. His research has significantly expanded the chemical frontiers for the efficient construction of complex molecules and has been honoured with numerous prestigious international chemistry awards.
Lecture Topic - A Vision for the Future of Synthetic Organic Chemistry
This lecture focuses on future development pathways in synthetic organic chemistry, systematically introducing strategies to enhance synthetic efficiency through controlling carbon atom reactivity, photocatalytic synergies, and high-throughput experimental techniques.
Dr. Ruth L. Webster
- Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Cambridge
Dr. Ruth L. Webster
- Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Cambridge
Dr Ruth L. Webster is an outstanding young scholar in the field of organic catalysis and sustainable chemistry, having received significant awards from the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC). Her research focuses on transition metal catalysis, organic synthetic methodology and green reaction design, yielding numerous outcomes of practical application.
Lecture Topic - Phosphorus Chemistry and Catalysis
The lecture systematically explores the fundamental chemical properties of trivalent and pentavalent phosphorus, with particular emphasis on the precise regulation of reaction activity and selectivity through phosphorus-containing ligands acting as 'smart ligands’ in organometallic catalysis.
Physical Chemistry
- Wave Function
- Energy Quantization
- Schrodinger Equation
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Structural Chemistr
- Atomic Orbitals Introduction
- Electron Configuration
- Elements and Symmetry
- Nuclear Magnetic Resonance
- ......
The Introduction of Organic Chemistry
- Detailed Explanation of Common Funtional Groups and Indentification
- Detailed Explantion of Common Organic Chemical Rections and their trends
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■ Step into Cambridge Chemistry Laboratories and Conduct Large-Scale Experiments Like an Undergraduate
The Cambridge Chemistry Camp gives top Chinese students a unique chance to immerse themselves in Cambridge’s academic atmosphere and interact closely with its Department of Chemistry. Guided by Cambridge chemistry professors, participants learn undergraduate‑level chemistry and perform hands‑on large‑scale experiments in the university’s chemistry labs. This rare lab access delivers valuable practical academic experience, broadening students’ global horizons and strengthening their academic background for future pursuits.
■ Oxford & London Journey
■ Visit to the University of Oxford
■ Cambridge Traditional Gown Dinner
