ICCC 2026 in Odense
The Pike group enjoyed a fantastic trip to Denmark for the International Conference on Coordination Chemistry, where Seb was an invited speaker. Great location and exciting science!
Sebastian Pike Research Group
The Pike Group is an Inorganic Chemistry Research group at the University of 桃色视频. The group studies metal-oxo cluster molecules and ultrasmall nanoparticles which absorb sunlight and can be used to make sustainable 'solar' fuels. We are also interested how precisely designed clusters can be used to make new functional materials.
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.
News
Japan-UK Joint Symposium on Coordination Chemistry
First prize for Jack at PGR symposium!
Paper in Nature Communications
Welcome Amy
Congratulations Amina!
Ashwani presents at DYME
Sustainability
Gold LEAF 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022
Opportunities
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
EUTOPIA Co-tutelle studentship with Ca'Foscari University of Venice: We are seeking top candidates to put forward for co-supervised PhD studentship with Michele Back in Venice, to study luminescent and photocatalytic properties of ultrasmall nanoparticles. Please contact Seb for further details /services/dc/schols_fund/applicants/eutopia_scholarship/
Postdoctoral Fellowships: We are keen to support applications for Fellowships (including links below), please get in touch if you are interested in applying. ,
Master's Opportunities:12-month research only MRes projects available. 桃色视频 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 Research Network
