Professor Kevin Lam

About Kevin

Kevin Lam began his scientific journey at the Catholic University of Louvain in Belgium, where he received his PhD in medicinal and synthetic organic chemistry in 2010 under the supervision of Professor Istvan Marko. His pioneering PhD research used electrochemistry and photochemistry as sustainable methods to activate organic molecules, culminating in the innovative Lam-Marko reaction.

Seeking new horizons, Kevin joined the University of Vermont, where he studied the intricate redox behaviour of organometallic compounds using analytical/physical electrochemistry and spectroscopy. His pioneering efforts here improved the use of weakly coordinating electrolytes/solvents to characterise transient 17e organometallic radical cations, and innovated methods for modifying electrode surfaces, which are critical for molecular electronics and materials applications.

In 2013, Kevin's journey took him to Nazarbayev University in Astana as an assistant professor, where he established a cutting-edge research programme in molecular electrochemistry. His tenure was marked by the synthesis of novel organometallic anticancer agents and the discovery of efficient, environmentally friendly electrocatalysts for carbon dioxide recycling.

Promoted to Professor of Synthetic Electrochemistry at the University of Greenwich in 2023, Kevin continues to push the boundaries of interdisciplinary research, making significant contributions to the field of chemistry and inspiring the next generation of scientists.