Professor Jack Clegg

Professor

School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences
Faculty of Science
j.clegg@uq.edu.au
+61 7 336 54384

Overview

I completed my undergraduate studies in Chemistry, History and German at the University of Sydney graduating with a University Medal, before completing a Bachelor of Laws and PhD in Chemistry at the same institution. I made extensive contributions towards university life during that time which was recognised by the award of the Convocation Medal. During the same period, I spent time on the board of the Australian Youth Orchestra and a regional Credit Union in NSW. I then spent two years on a prestigious Marie Curie Fellowship at the University of Cambridge where I was also a Director of Studies at Emmanuel College. I returned to Australia to join The University of Queensland in 2012. I became an ARC Future Fellow in 2014. I was awarded a 2015 Queensland Young Tall Poppy Award and the 2018 Malcolm McIntosh Prize for Physical Scientist of the Year. I have authored more than 200 publications including 4 book chapters, which have received over 7000 citations. I have an h-index of >42.

Research Impacts

My research is in the field of metallo-supramolecular chemistry and bridges the traditional fields of organic and inorganic chemistry. I use a self-assembly approach and by combing the inherent physical and chemical properties of metals with organic (ligand) components I can design and synthesis new materials with central cavities that are capable of selectively binding smaller molecules. The resulting nanoscale structures can be either discrete or polymeric (framework) in nature. The potential applications for these compounds are diverse including drug delivery, catalysis, sequestration, separation and gas storage. Many of my compounds are characterised by X-ray diffraction methods.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Law, University of Sydney
  • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Sydney
  • Bachelor (Honours), University of Sydney

Publications

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Grants

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Supervision

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Publications

Book Chapter

  • Clegg, Jack K. and McMurtrie, John C. (2017). Chiral metallosupramolecular polyhedra. Chirality in supramolecular assemblies: causes and consequences. (pp. 218-256) edited by F. Richard Keene. Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom: Wiley. doi: 10.1002/9781118867334.ch8

  • Brock, Aidan J., Al-Fayaad, Hydar, Pfrunder, Michael C. and Clegg, Jack K. (2017). Functional metallo-supramolecular polyhedral capsules and cages. Functional supramolecular materials: from surfaces to MOFs. (pp. 325-387) edited by Rahul Banerjee. Cambridge, United Kingdom: Royal Society of Chemistry.

  • Brock, Aidan J., Al-Fayaad, Hydar, Pfrunder, Michael C. and Clegg, Jack K. (2017). Functional metallo-supramolecular polyhedral capsules and cages. Functional supramolecular materials: from surfaces to MOFs. (pp. 325-387) edited by Rahul Banerjee. Cambridge, United Kingdom: RSC Books. doi: 10.1039/9781788010276-00325

  • Lindoy, Leonard F., Richardson, Christopher and Clegg, Jack K. (2012). Bioinspired self-assembly I: self-assembled structures. Bioinspiration and biomimicry in chemistry: reverse-engineering nature. (pp. 17-46) edited by Gerhard F. Swiegers. Hoboken NJ, United States: Wiley. doi: 10.1002/9781118310083.ch2

  • Clegg, Jack Kay and Lindoy, Leonard F. (2012). Template synthesis. Anion coordination chemistry. (pp. 289-320) edited by Kristin Bowman-James, Antonio Bianchi and Enrique García-Espana. Weinheim, Gemany: Wiley-VCH.

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Grants (Administered at UQ)

PhD and MPhil Supervision

Current Supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy — Associate Advisor

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Completed Supervision