Regular biography
Ryan Clark is a Lecturer in Practical Chemistry and Analytical Suite Manager at the University of Oxford, Department of Chemistry. His responsibilities include managing and maintaining analytical suite instrumentation, demonstrating and supervising practical physical chemistry experiments for second and third year students, and modifying the practical chemistry course to ensure it remains up to date with current techniques, safety standards, and research relevance. Clark graduated from the University of Nottingham in 2016 and completed a PhD at Imperial College London in 2020. He joined the Chemistry Teaching Lab in July 2022.
Scholar-generated biography
Ryan Clark is a researcher at the University of Oxford with expertise in ionic liquids, physical chemistry, and chemical education. His work explores the structure, dynamics, and properties of ionic liquids, including their behavior under electric fields, structural heterogeneity, and interactions with porous materials. Clark also investigates the application of ionic liquids in CO2 conversion and their role at interfaces. His research integrates experimental and computational methods to understand ion behavior and improve the design of ionic liquids for practical applications. Additionally, he contributes to chemical education through the development of practical labs and educational tools.