Michael Turner

Michael Turner is Professor of Materials Chemistry at The University of Manchester, School of Chemistry. His research focuses on the synthesis of novel conjugated molecules, including conjugated liquid crystals and polymers, and their application in organic electronic and electrooptical devices such as organic transistors, light-emitting diodes, and solar cells. He is Director of the Organic Materials Innovation Centre (OMIC) and principal investigator for the Knowledge Centre for Materials Chemistry. His work is part of the Organic Materials for Electronics Consortium, an interdisciplinary initiative involving multiple departments and institutions. Turner has contributed to various research projects and publications, with a focus on materials chemistry and its applications in energy and electronics.

Michael L. Turner is a researcher at the University of Manchester, specializing in Materials Chemistry with a focus on Organic Semiconductors, High Performance Polymers, OFETs, and Solar Cells. His work explores the synthesis and application of advanced materials for electronic and optoelectronic devices. Turner's research includes the development of organic field-effect transistors, photovoltaic cells, and semiconducting polymers with enhanced electron affinity and band gap tuning. His publications cover topics such as self-assembling hydrogels, nitrogen dioxide sensors, and catalytic processes in organic synthesis. His contributions span both fundamental and applied research in materials science and chemical engineering.