Nicholas F. Chilton

Prof. Nicholas F. Chilton is a Professor of Computational and Theoretical Chemistry at The Australian National University, affiliated with the CHEM department. His research focuses on the magnetic properties of molecules, employing computational methods such as DFT and CASSCF alongside experimental techniques like EPR, SQUID, and INS to investigate electronic structure and physical properties. His work addresses spin dynamics, including single-molecule magnetism, molecular spin qubits, and magnetic resonance imaging agents. Prof. Chilton holds a dual appointment between The Australian National University and The University of Manchester, where he was a Ramsay Memorial Research Fellow, Presidential Fellow, and Royal Society University Research Fellow. He has received several awards, including the Dalton Young Researchers Award, the Harrison-Meldola Memorial Prize, and the Olivier Kahn International Award.

Nicholas F Chilton is a Professor of Chemistry at the Australian National University and The University of Manchester, with research interests spanning Chemistry, Physics, and Magnetism. His work focuses on molecular magnetism, particularly the design and characterization of single-molecule magnets (SMMs) with high magnetic anisotropy. He investigates the magnetic properties of lanthanide and transition metal complexes, including their magnetic hysteresis, relaxation behavior, and quantum tunnelling of magnetization. His research also explores the role of ligand fields in determining magnetic susceptibility anisotropy and paramagnetic NMR shifts. Chilton's contributions include the development of computational tools for magnetic analysis and the synthesis of novel SMMs with potential applications in data storage and quantum technologies.