Photophysics and Photochemistry Group

About us

The Photophysics and Photochemistry Group is one of the RSC's many Interest Groups. The Interest Groups are member driven groups which exist to benefit RSC members, and the wider chemical science community, in line with the RSC's strategy and charter. Our aim is to promote photophysics and photochemistry and to foster an interest in the subject in industry, academia and the public.

Benefits of membership

Keep up to date with national and international developments in photophysics and photochemistry and its related fields
Annual newsletter
Periodic e-alerts promoting upcoming events in photophysics and photochemistry
Bi-ennial photochemistry meeting in the UK/Ireland which gives early career researchers the opportunity to present their work alongside internationally renowned speakers
Student bursaries to aid attendance at meetings

Our scope

The traditional fields of photophysics and photochemistry are now the basis for diverse modern-day applications in areas such as solar energy conversion, electronics, sensors, nanotechnology, biology and medicine. The scope of the group’s interests reflects this diversity and includes:

Fundamental photochemistry and photophysics of molecular and extended materials (e.g. photoluminescence, charge and energy transfer, photoreactions, photoswitching, photochromics)
Photocatalysis, solar fuels and solar cells
Photochemistry for medicine and biology (optical sensing, imaging, photodiagnostics and therapy, DNA, fluorescent proteins, photosynthesis)
Spectroscopic techniques (ultrafast spectroscopy, pump probe and flash photolysis, fluorescence lifetime imaging, single molecule spectroscopy, optical tweezers)
Theoretical photochemistry
Photochemistry for devices (light-emitting diodes, photolithography, sensors)

Get involved

We are always looking for new members who are keen to get involved. You can:

help organise our activities
connect with us on LinkedIn and Twitter (@RSC_Photochem)
attend our events

To find out more contact our secretary.

See all our forthcoming events

We organise several events each year, many of which are targeted at Early Career Members.

How to Join

RSC members can join the Photophysics and Photochemistry Group by updating their details in the “My communities and subscriptions” tab of the online RSC membership area. Please login and add to your list of interest groups.

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Awards

The Photophysics and Photochemistry Group recognises outstanding research contributions and excellence in communication by early career scientists.

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Contact us

For further information on the Photophysics and Photochemistry Group you can contact the Secretary, Dr Paul Scattergood MRSC.

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Meet our committee

The committee members below are responsible for making sure the group meets its aims, organising activities, engaging with and supporting our group members.

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