Stephen P Thomas

Professor Stephen P Thomas is a member of the School of Chemistry at The University of Edinburgh. His research focuses on sustainable catalysis, with an emphasis on developing environmentally benign methodologies for synthetic chemistry. His work includes iron-, cobalt-, and manganese-catalyzed reactions, as well as boron and aluminium catalysis. The Thomas group investigates catalytic mechanisms and has collaborated with industrial partners such as GSK, AZ, Johnson Matthey, and Syngenta. His research also explores trace impurity sensing in chemical reactions and the environment. Professor Thomas's group is dedicated to advancing sustainable catalytic processes through mechanistic understanding and innovative methodologies.

Stephen P Thomas is a researcher at the University of Edinburgh specializing in chemistry, with a focus on catalytic processes for organic synthesis. His work explores the development and application of earth-abundant metal catalysts, particularly iron, manganese, and aluminum, for hydrofunctionalization reactions. Key areas include hydroboration, hydrosilylation, and hydroamination of alkenes and alkynes. His research emphasizes chemo-, regio-, and stereoselectivity in catalytic transformations, aiming to enhance sustainability through the use of readily available metals. Thomas has contributed significantly to the understanding of boron and borane catalysis, as well as the role of pre-catalysts in improving reaction efficiency and selectivity.