The Pike Group is an Inorganic Chemistry Research group at the University of Warwick. The group studies metal-oxo cluster molecules which absorb light and can be used as photocatalysts for chemical transformations and to make sustainable 'solar' fuels.
These intriguing molecular clusters also help us to explain the reactivity on the surface of widely utilised metal oxide materials such as TiO2 and CeO2. We are interested in the similarities and differences between molecules and materials and how size can effect properties.
We have diverse interests across Inorganic Chemistry including organometallic reactivity, catalysis, crystallography and materials science.
Massive congratulations to Dr. Stephen Brown on completing his PhD studies and also being awarded the Uni Warwick Department of Chemistry PhD Publication Prize for his paper in JACS last year! Check it out here pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/...Link opens in a new window
Please get in touch if you are interested in studying with us as a Master's or PhD student or would like to apply for postdoctoral funding. Contact details
Funded PhD studentship to start Oct 2026 in the area of photobatteries available in collaboration with Pandya Group https://www.iccd-lab.com/. Contact Seb or Raj for further details.
PhD studentship (start 2026) on the topic of decomposition of N2O (a potent greenhouse gas) in collaboration with Chaplin Group, enquire with Seb or Adrian for details.
Postdoctoral Fellowships: We are keen to support applications for Fellowships (including links below), please get in touch if you are interested in applying. Newton International Fellowship, Marie Skłodowska-Curie, Eutopia SIF Fellowship (as part of the Sustainable Catalysis by Design Research Network)
Master's Opportunities:12-month research only MRes projects available. Warwick 3rd years - please contact Seb to discuss MChem or MRes projects for your 4th year.
Undergraduate Opportunities: Summer-studentships and URSS projects are available, please get in touch for more information. European student placement opportunities also through the EUTOPIA Sustainable Catalysis by Design Research Network
