Neil B McKeown FRSE

Professor Neil B McKeown FRSE is a member of the Chemistry department at The University of Edinburgh. His research focuses on the synthesis of organic materials, including polymers of intrinsic microporosity and nanoporous molecular crystals. His group investigates the relationship between molecular structure and material properties to develop functional materials for energy and environmental applications. Current research includes the synthesis of polymers and organic molecules that form amorphous microporous materials and the co-crystallization of organic compounds to produce molecular microporous materials. His work has applications in gas separation membranes, CO2 capture, and photocatalysis.

Professor Neil B. McKeown is the Tercentenary Chair of Chemistry at the University of Edinburgh, specializing in Materials Chemistry. His research focuses on Polymers of Intrinsic Microporosity (PIMs), exploring their synthesis, structure, and applications in membrane separations, heterogeneous catalysis, and hydrogen storage. He investigates microporous materials and crystal engineering to develop advanced polymer-based systems for gas separation and energy storage. His work emphasizes the design of solution-processable, organophilic membranes and the enhancement of gas permeability through intrinsic microporosity. Professor McKeown's research contributes to the development of high-performance polymers with tailored physicochemical properties for sustainable technologies.