Dr. Steven Rossington
School of Science, Engineering and Environment
Current positions
Lecturer in Organic Chemistry
Biography
I am currently a lecturer in physical-organic chemistry at the university and the Admission Tutor for the chemistry programme area. I joined the University of Salford in 2008 after Postdoctoral periods at the Manchester Interdisciplinary Biocentre, Manchester University, Liverpool University and a Research Assistance role at Salford University.
My research is mainly on the development of methodology involving chiral lithium amide bases, antibacterial agent development and glycoaminoglycan isolation
Areas of research
Organic Chemistry, Green Chemistry, Plant Extraction
Areas of supervision
Organic Chemistry, Green Chemistry, Plant Extraction
L3 Chemical Principles (Module Lead), L3 Scientific Methods (Module Lead), L4 Organic Chemistry.
Organic chemistry – synthesis of small biological molecules and methodology. Chemistry pedagogy – evaluation of chemistry university teaching practices on L3 students.
Qualifications
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BSc(Hons) Chemistry – University of Salford
- PhD in Organic Chemistry – University of Salford