Welcome to my research pages! I am a Senior Lecturer and Head of the Department of Chemistry at Lancaster University, leading a research programme in Supramolecular Chemistry.
My primary research interests are in the investigation of Host-Guest Recognition and Self-Assembly. I am looking to build upon the knowledge and expertise I have gained through the study of interlocked molecules and chiral lanthanide complexes, to prepare functionally useful molecules, complexes and supramolecular assemblies.
Please feel free to explore! For those who are new to supramolecular chemistry you might like to start with this introduction. Details on my current and past research may be found on these pages.
If you have any enquiries, please contact me. For those who are interested in joining my group, check out the postgraduate and undergraduate opportunities pages for advice.
Dr Nick Evans
Latest News
September 2024: Two more papers online! The first is a short communication on catenane synthesis in Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry. The second in Chemical Communications is a collaboration with our former colleague Susannah Coote reports the first synthesis of cubane containing interlocked molecules.
August 2024: Douglas starts an EPSRC funded summer placement working on amide hydrogen bond templated rotaxanes.
June 2024: Sean’s paper on handcuff rotaxanes in Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry is now online.
May 2024: Congratulations to Sean as he successfully defends his PhD thesis.
March 2024: Many congratulations to Bec on commencing her independent research career as a Leverhulme Trust Early Career Fellow! Sean’s paper on a lithium binding pyridine-N-oxide catenane is published in Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry. Nick presents a talk at the RSC Organic Chemistry Community North West Regional Meeting at the University of Manchester.
See the News Archive for older news items.