Anita C Jones

Professor Anita C Jones is a member of the Chemistry department at The University of Edinburgh. Her research focuses on molecular photophysics and photochemistry, with an emphasis on fluorescence techniques and their applications in detection and sensing. Her work includes the study of DNA conformation and interactions, the development of optofluidic systems, and the exploration of fluorescent nucleic base analogues. She collaborates with biologists, physicists, and engineers on interdisciplinary projects. Her research has been published in several high-impact journals, including the Journal of the American Chemical Society and Chem. Soc. Rev.

Anita Jones is a Professor of Molecular Photophysics at the University of Edinburgh, specializing in photophysics and photochemistry, with a focus on time-resolved fluorescence spectroscopy. Her research explores DNA conformation and interactions, utilizing advanced spectroscopic techniques to investigate molecular dynamics. She has published extensively on topics such as photonic crystal fibres, fluorescence spectroscopy applications in environmental and biological systems, and luminescent materials. Her work also includes studies on photoisomerization, fluorescence lifetime imaging, and the development of fluorescent probes for DNA and cellular applications. These studies highlight her contributions to understanding light-matter interactions and their implications in chemistry and biology.