Dr Maxie Roessler RSC Prize Lecture
Dr Maxie Roessler
RSC 2024 Joseph Black Prize | Imperial College London
A Departmental Research Seminar and RSC Lecture
L5, The Science Concourse, 13:00 Tuesday 11 March 2025
Refreshment available outside L5 from 12.45
Dr Roessler won the 2024 Analytical Science Early Career Prize (Joseph Black Prize)Link opens in a new window for the development of advanced electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectroscopy to investigate, structurally define and exploit catalysis by chemical and biological systems.
Magnetic resonance is widely used in science and medicine to study molecules and materials. Common uses include magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in hospitals and bench-top instruments used in industry, as well as advanced spectroscopy to push the boundaries of scientific understanding.
The most common magnetic resonance technique, nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), addresses the nuclei of atoms. Dr Roessler’s research group focuses on an analogous technique called electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR). This technique allows the group to study materials and molecules which have naturally occurring tiny particles called unpaired electrons. They are developing new methods to study how these electrons behave, particularly in enzymes that drive important reactions like photosynthesis and respiration. This research could lead to advancements in sustainability and healthier ageing.