Experiments at the Australian Synchrotron

Thomas, Mei, and Tyla visited the Australian Synchrotron last month to perform experiments on the Powder Diffraction beamline. After a long few days of experiments they collected excellent data for Thomas’ PhD project, studying the structural changes in MOFs for the conversion of carbon dioxide into methanol. It was great to have the opportunity to visit the Synchrotron (some for the first time!) and work with the fantastic beamline scientists.

Sumby-Doonan Group at MOF2024

The group was well represented at the recent MOF2024 conference in Singapore, with spectacular posters from Thomas and Rashid, as well as a presentation from Christian to a packed audience! Our friends from the Evans groups also attended with Jack presenting at the Young Investigator’s Symposium, and Konstantin showing an excellent poster.

Our group thoroughly enjoyed the fantastic science, as well as the sights and foods of Singapore!

2024 news

It has been a busy start to 2024 for the group!

We farewelled Pol Gimeno-Fonquernie, who has returned to Spain to take up a Post-Doctoral position at ICMol - Universidad de Valencia. Pol presence will be sorely missed in the group (particularly at late-night synchrotron trips) but we wish him all the best in his new role!

Some of Pol’s PhD work on zirconium MOFs has recently been published, including this cover showcasing some local wildlife!

In addition, for 2024 we have welcomed back Tyla Jones to embark on a PhD with the group! Tyla’s PhD will involve studying In Crystallo Chemistry in Metal-organic Frameworks.

Another Poster Prize for Thomas!

Thomas has had another poster triumph, at the SA RACI Physical, Materials, and Polymer Chemistry Symposium, held earlier this week.

Thomas presented his work on Green Methanol Synthesis using MOF Derived Catalysts conducted as part of the Future Fuels CRC.

Congratulations Thomas!

2023 Visiting Students

Over the course of 2023 we have been lucky enough to host a number of visiting PhD students at UofA.

Three students from the Falcaro group at TU Graz have visited our labs - Lea Brandner (Nov22 - Jan23), Michael Hafner (Feb23-May23), and Simon Renner (Sept23-Dec23). And most recently, Sofia Kolin from the University of Stuttgart has been visiting the Evans group. Aside from working hard at uni, they have also made the most of their visits to Australia, taking in the sights, sports, wildlife, and food whilst here!

We hope all of our international visitors have enjoyed their stays in Adelaide!