Dr Thomas Anderson

School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences

Chemistry Subject Group Head

Senior University Teacher

Chemistry Programme Lead

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t.anderson@sheffield.ac.uk
+44 114 222 9489
Dainton Building

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Dr Thomas Anderson
School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
Dainton Building
13 Brook Hill
Sheffield
S3 7HF
Profile

A native of Doncaster, Dr Anderson received a BA/MSci in 2007, an MA in 2010 and a PhD in 2011 from the University of Cambridge. His chemistry interests include biological and supramolecular systems.

Qualifications
  • MRSC
  • SFHEA
Research interests

Biological and supramolecular systems, general history and philosophy of science. 

Publications

Journal articles

Teaching activities

Undergraduate and postgraduate taught modules

  • Four Molecules that Changed the World (Level 1)
    In this course I introduce the impact on the world of four key molecules connected to biological systems: ethanol, oxygen, the oral contraceptive and sodium stearate (soaps).
  • Recognition and Non-covalent Interactions (Level 2)
    This course introduces the principles of molecular recognition that govern the way in which molecules interact, leading into supramolecular chemistry.
  • Environmental Chemistry (Level 2)
    This course provides a very broad overview of how the Earth's environment has developed and evolved.

Support Teaching:

  • Tutorials: Level 1 general Chemistry, Level 2 Organic Chemistry.
  • Skills for Success: Kitchen Project.
  • Level 3 Literature Review

Laboratory Teaching:

  • Level 1 Laboratories: Laboratory Manager and Level 1 Lab Director
  • Level 2 and 3 Organic Chemistry Laboratories: One of several supervising academics.