Design the route
Define the molecular objective, compare retrosynthetic options and choose chemistry with a credible path forward.
Research
Chemistry, process and technology considered as one system
The Baxendale Group works from molecular strategy through process understanding to the technology required for safe, efficient and scalable execution. Flow and automation are tools within that scientific approach, not ends in themselves.
Understand the process
Establish kinetics, selectivity, hazards, impurities and a robust operating window.
Engineer the execution
Select flow, automation, analytics or bespoke equipment where a clear scientific advantage exists.
Four connected pillars
Research expertise
Each area has a distinct technical focus while contributing to the same route-to-process objective.
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Synthetic and heterocyclic chemistry
Designing the underlying chemistry, not simply changing the equipment in which it runs.
Explore this area02
Route design and process chemistry
From a plausible transformation to a safe, selective and transferable synthetic route.
Explore this area03
Flow chemistry and reaction engineering
Engineering the reaction environment around the needs of the chemistry.
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Automation and analytics
Turning experiments into connected, information-rich process-development workflows.
Explore this areaProgramme clarity
Record, direction and opportunity are kept distinct
Established expertise
Demonstrated through previous research, publications, equipment development and collaboration.
Future direction
A scientifically grounded area intended for the next programme, but not represented as currently funded activity.
Seeking partners or funding
An area where a credible collaborator, candidate or funding route could enable substantive work.
Future programme
Rebuilding around scientific value
The next phase will be developed through strong projects, external funding, academic and industrial partnerships and researchers with appropriate support.
Explore future directionsCollaboration
Bring a real chemical or process problem
Discussions are welcomed where synthetic insight, process development or enabling technology can make a material difference.
Discuss a research idea