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We are a research group dedicated to advancing the fields of photochemistry, catalysis, and small-molecule libraries. Our research centres on harnessing the synergistic effects of transition metal catalysts in tandem with photochemical reactions. This innovative combination facilitates the synthesis of structurally complex products that are energetically uphill of starting materials. These complex molecules are characterised by their unique three-dimensional structures, endowing them with distinct and selective binding capabilities to various biological targets. Our multidisciplinary approach integrates fundamental principles with state-of-the-art techniques, aiming to shape the future of sustainable and efficient chemical processes.
Research Group Website: Dochertylab.co.uk
Current Teaching
26/27:
CHEM4101 - Fundamentals of Chemistry A
CHEM4601 - Introduction to Practical Chemistry
CHEM5011 - Organic Chemistry
CHEM5061/2 - Practical Skills in Chemistry
BIOS5205 - Drug Design and Development
CHEM6051 - Medicinal and Biological Applications of Organic Chemistry
CHEM6061 - Advanced Practical Skills in Chemistry
CHEM7151 - Frontiers in Organic Chemistry
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ORCID: orcid.org/0000-0001-5584-7530
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- Catalysis
- Synthesis
- Organic chemistry
- Photochemistry
- Photocatalysis
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Projects
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Enode Conjugate Addition on-DNA for Diversity Expansion (ENCODE)
Docherty, J. (Principal Investigator)
1/10/26 → 30/09/27
Project: Research
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Harnessing photogeneration for dearomative functionalisation
Docherty, J. (Principal Investigator)
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
17/11/25 → 30/09/28
Project: Research
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35(+1) challenges in materials science being tackled by PIs under 35(ish) in 2025
Bismillah, A. N., Bismuto, A., Blakney, A., Callens, S., Calvino, C., Crespi, S., Cruz-Acuña, R., Daly, A., Davenport Huyer, L., Docherty, J. H., Finbloom, J. A., Gurnani, P., Hein, R., Johnstone-Hack, J., Leggett, S. E., Leisgang, N., Lim, J. Y. C., Neumann, K., Ouyang, L. & Rifaie-Graham, O. & 10 others, , 3/12/2025, In: Matter. 8, 12Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review
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Precision installation of silyl synthetic handles within arenes by regiocontrolled ruthenium C(sp2)–H functionalization
Docherty, J., Hareram, M. D., Nichols, L. M., Pérez-Ortega, I., Vitorica-Yrezabal, I. J. & Larrosa, I., 30/04/2025, In: Nature Catalysis. 8, 4, p. 301-314 14 p.Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review
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Regioselective silyl installation for arene diversification
Docherty, J., 25/04/2025, In: Nature Catalysis. 8, p. 291-292 2 p.Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Comment/debate
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An air- and moisture-stable ruthenium precatalyst for diverse reactivity
McArthur, G., Docherty, J. H., Hareram, M. D., Simonetti, M., Vitorica-Yrezabal, I. J., Douglas, J. J. & Larrosa, I., 3/04/2024, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Nature Chemistry.Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review
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Transition-Metal-Catalyzed C-H Bond Activation for the Formation of C-C Bonds in Complex Molecules
Docherty, J. H., Lister, T. M., Mcarthur, G., Findlay, M. T., Domingo-Legarda, P., Kenyon, J., Choudhary, S. & Larrosa, I., 28/06/2023, In: Chemical Reviews. 123, 12, p. 7692-7760 69 p.Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Review article › peer-review
Open Access
Activities
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Gregynog Synthesis
Docherty, J. (Participant)
9/09/2026Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference - Academic
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Lancaster Drug Discovery Group: Link Building and Grant Development Workshop
Fielding, A. (Organiser), Dawson, N. (Speaker), Munoz-Herranz, M. P. (Speaker), Menzies, S. (Speaker), Hall, S. (Speaker), Clancy, D. (Speaker), Baggaley, A. (Speaker), Docherty, J. (Speaker), Doulcet, J. (Speaker), Urbaniak, M. (Member), Allinson, S. (Member), Peng, Q. (Member), Northcote-Smith, J. (Member), Mann, O. (Speaker), Copeland, N. (Member), Bambini Junior, V. (Speaker), Banaji, M. (Member), Brown, E. (Member), Kotsantis, P. (Member), Parkin, E. (Member) & Kotsantis, P. (Member)
8/07/2026Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
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UMaths - Chemistry Lab Aspirin Session
Docherty, J. (Organiser)
7/07/2026Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
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U-Maths Student Conference
Groves, J. (Organiser), Grabowski, J. (Organiser), Banaji, M. (Speaker), Barnett, H. (Speaker), Docherty, J. (Speaker), Quayle, S. (Speaker), Tiltman, P. (Organiser), Campbell, R. (Organiser), Woods-Shepherd, T. (Organiser) & Brown, S. (Organiser)
6/07/2026 → 8/07/2026Activity: Business or School/HEI Engagement › School Engagement
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RSC Organic Chemistry Community North West Regional Meeting 2026
Munoz-Herranz, M. P. (Organiser), Docherty, J. (Speaker), Doulcet, J. (Speaker), Ward, J. (Chair), Evans, N. (Chair), Franckevicius, V. (Contributor), Platel, R. (Contributor), Simpson, P. (Organiser), Fielden, J. (Participant), Fletcher, N. (Participant), Bentley, P. (Participant), Halcovitch, N. (Participant), Spicer, R. (Participant), Trowbridge, A. (Speaker), Ward, J. (Speaker), Lewis, A. (Speaker), Henry, J.-M. (Speaker), Blackmond, D. (Keynote/plenary speaker), Britten, T. (Contributor), Trujillo, C. (Contributor) & Hardy, J. (Participant)
3/07/2026Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference -Mixed Audience
Press/Media
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Chemistry Department Inspires Future Scientists Through Another Successful ‘Elements of Success’ College Outreach Event
Moxham, E., Docherty, J. & Evans, N.
28/07/26
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Newspaper Article
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Tomorrow’s miracle medicines, made from £5 feedstocks
15/07/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Newspaper Article
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Lancaster Chemistry student presents research at SCI Young Chemists' Panel Undergraduate Research Symposium
14/04/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Newspaper Article
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One Catalyst, Two Pathways: Precision Breaking of Carbon-Hydrogen Bonds
7/04/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Newspaper Article
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