
Overview
Background
I completed my undergraduate studies in Chemistry, History and German at the University of Sydney graduating with a University Medal, before completing a Bachelor of Laws and PhD in Chemistry at the same institution. I made extensive contributions towards university life during that time which was recognised by the award of the Convocation Medal. During the same period, I spent time on the board of the Australian Youth Orchestra and a regional Credit Union in NSW. I then spent two years on a prestigious Marie Curie Fellowship at the University of Cambridge where I was also a Director of Studies at Emmanuel College. I returned to Australia to join The University of Queensland in 2012. I became an ARC Future Fellow in 2014. I was awarded a 2015 Queensland Young Tall Poppy Award and the 2018 Malcolm McIntosh Prize for Physical Scientist of the Year. I have authored more than 200 publications including 4 book chapters, which have received over 7000 citations. I have an h-index of >42.
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Qualifications
- Bachelor (Honours), University of Sydney
- Doctor of Philosophy, University of Sydney
- Bachelor of Law, University of Sydney
Research impacts
My research is in the field of metallo-supramolecular chemistry and bridges the traditional fields of organic and inorganic chemistry. I use a self-assembly approach and by combing the inherent physical and chemical properties of metals with organic (ligand) components I can design and synthesis new materials with central cavities that are capable of selectively binding smaller molecules. The resulting nanoscale structures can be either discrete or polymeric (framework) in nature. The potential applications for these compounds are diverse including drug delivery, catalysis, sequestration, separation and gas storage. Many of my compounds are characterised by X-ray diffraction methods.
Works
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2023
Conference Publication
Development of 3D-ED/MicroED facility at the University of Queensland
Arachchige, K. S. A., Koifman, N., Gu, W., Kobe, B., Clegg, J. K., Xu, H. and Wepf, R. (2023). Development of 3D-ED/MicroED facility at the University of Queensland. XXVI IUCr Congress, Melbourne, VIC Australia, 22-29 August 2023. Hoboken, NJ United States: Wiley-Blackwell. doi: 10.1107/s2053273323086461
2023
Conference Publication
Understanding the mechanisms of bending in flexible crystals
Thompson, Amy J., Worthy, Anna, Grosjean, Arnaud, Price, Jason R., McMurtrie, John C. and Clegg, Jack K. (2023). Understanding the mechanisms of bending in flexible crystals. XXVI IUCr Congress, Melbourne, VIC Australia, 22-29 August 2023. Hoboken, NJ United States: Wiley-Blackwell. doi: 10.1107/s2053273323091234
2023
Journal Article
Diastereomer resolution of M4L6 coordination cages by ultra-high-resolution ion-mobility mass spectrometry
Pfrunder, Michael C., Marshall, David L., Poad, Berwyck L. J., Fulloon, Therese M., Clegg, Jack K., Blanksby, Stephen J., McMurtrie, John C. and Mullen, Kathleen M. (2023). Diastereomer resolution of M4L6 coordination cages by ultra-high-resolution ion-mobility mass spectrometry. Angewandte Chemie - International Edition, 62 (27) e202302229, e202302229. doi: 10.1002/anie.202302229
2023
Journal Article
Crystals of aliphatic derivatives of [Cu(acac) 2 ] have distinct atomic‐scale mechanisms of bending
Thompson, Amy J., Powell, Joshua A., Melville, Jamie N., McMurtrie, John C. and Clegg, Jack K. (2023). Crystals of aliphatic derivatives of [Cu(acac) 2 ] have distinct atomic‐scale mechanisms of bending. Small, 19 (25) 2207431, 1-6. doi: 10.1002/smll.202207431
2023
Journal Article
Main group molecular switches with swivel bifurcated to trifurcated hydrogen bond mode of action
Hum, Gavin, Phang, Si Jia Isabel, Ong, How Chee, León, Felix, Quek, Shina, Khoo, Yi Xin Joycelyn, Li, Chenfei, Li, Yongxin, Clegg, Jack K., Díaz, Jesús, Stuparu, Mihaiela C. and García, Felipe (2023). Main group molecular switches with swivel bifurcated to trifurcated hydrogen bond mode of action. Journal of the American Chemical Society, 145 (23), 12475-12486. doi: 10.1021/jacs.2c12713
2023
Journal Article
Selective supramolecular recognition of nitroaromatics by a fluorescent metal–organic cage based on a pyridine-decorated dibenzodiaza-crown macrocyclic Co(II) complex
Ghanbari, Bahram, Asadi Mofarrah, Leila and Clegg, Jack K. (2023). Selective supramolecular recognition of nitroaromatics by a fluorescent metal–organic cage based on a pyridine-decorated dibenzodiaza-crown macrocyclic Co(II) complex. Inorganic Chemistry, 62 (19), 7434-7445. doi: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.3c00693
2023
Journal Article
Coordination sphere flexibility leads to elastic deformation in a one-dimensional coordination polymer crystal
Thomas, Sajesh P., Worthy, Anna, Eikeland, Espen Z., Thompson, Amy J., Grosjean, Arnaud, Tolborg, Kasper, Krause, Lennard, Sugimoto, Kunihisa, Spackman, Mark A., McMurtrie, John C., Clegg, Jack K. and Iversen, Bo B. (2023). Coordination sphere flexibility leads to elastic deformation in a one-dimensional coordination polymer crystal. Chemistry of Materials, 35 (6), 2495-2502. doi: 10.1021/acs.chemmater.2c03625
2023
Journal Article
Plastic deformation in a molecular crystal enables a piezoresistive response
Hasija, Avantika, Thompson, Amy J., Singh, Lakhvir, S. N., Megha, Mangalampalli, Kiran S. R. N., McMurtrie, John. C., Bhattacharjee, Mitradip, Clegg, Jack K. and Chopra, Deepak (2023). Plastic deformation in a molecular crystal enables a piezoresistive response. Small, 19 (12) 2206169, 1-8. doi: 10.1002/smll.202206169
2023
Journal Article
CX-ASAP: a high-throughput tool for the serial refinement and analysis of crystallographic data collected under varying conditions
Thompson, Amy J., Smith, Kate M. L., Clegg, Jack K. and Price, Jason R. (2023). CX-ASAP: a high-throughput tool for the serial refinement and analysis of crystallographic data collected under varying conditions. Journal of Applied Crystallography, 56 (2), 558-564. doi: 10.1107/s1600576723000298
2023
Journal Article
Unique spin crossover pathways differentiated by scan rate in a new dinuclear Fe(ii) triple helicate: mechanistic deductions enabled by synchrotron radiation studies
Wallis, Matthew J., Craze, Alexander R., Zenno, Hikaru, Tokunaga, Ryuya, Taira, Takahiro, Min, Hyunsung, Bhadbhade, Mohan M., Bhattacharyya, Saroj Kumar, Tian, Ruoming, Rich, Anne M., Hayami, Shinya, Clegg, Jack K., Marjo, Christopher E., Lindoy, Leonard F. and Li, Feng (2023). Unique spin crossover pathways differentiated by scan rate in a new dinuclear Fe(ii) triple helicate: mechanistic deductions enabled by synchrotron radiation studies. Journal of Materials Chemistry C, 11 (26), 8908-8918. doi: 10.1039/d2tc04998h
2023
Journal Article
Disorder in 2-bromoimidazolium hexafluorophosphate salts: the role of halogen bonds
Wolfenden, Adrian V., Taylor, Chloe M., Ho, Curtis C., Clegg, Jack K. and Kilah, Nathan L. (2023). Disorder in 2-bromoimidazolium hexafluorophosphate salts: the role of halogen bonds. CrystEngComm, 25 (12), 1763-1774. doi: 10.1039/d2ce01643e
2022
Journal Article
Quantification of photocyclization kinetics and its temperature dependence in a cofacial metal–organic framework
Kearns, Eleanor R., Clegg, Jack K., Lewis, William, Fang, Ada, Chan, Bun and D’Alessandro, Deanna M. (2022). Quantification of photocyclization kinetics and its temperature dependence in a cofacial metal–organic framework. Chemistry of Materials, 34 (23), 10495-10500. doi: 10.1021/acs.chemmater.2c02528
2022
Journal Article
Phytochemical composition of Denhamia obscura (A. Rich.) Meisn. Ex Walp. root bark, seeds and leaves
Jesus, Matheus Carpinelli De, Wapling, Johanna, Kiem, Eunice, Stockdale, Tegan, Whittaker, Jacob J., Clegg, Jack K., Leach, David, Church, Taylah, Collins, Raelene, Leach, Greg, Hewitt, David, De Voss, James J. and Blanchfield, Joanne T. (2022). Phytochemical composition of Denhamia obscura (A. Rich.) Meisn. Ex Walp. root bark, seeds and leaves. Arkivoc, 2022 (4), 123-142. doi: 10.24820/ark.5550190.p011.828
2022
Journal Article
Guest-induced multistep to single-step spin-crossover switching in a 2-D Hofmann-like framework with an amide-appended ligand
Ahmed, Manan, Arachchige, Kasun S. A., Xie, Zixi, Price, Jason R., Cruddas, Jace, Clegg, Jack K., Powell, Benjamin J., Kepert, Cameron J. and Neville, Suzanne M. (2022). Guest-induced multistep to single-step spin-crossover switching in a 2-D Hofmann-like framework with an amide-appended ligand. Inorganic Chemistry, 61 (30), 11667-11674. doi: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.2c01253
2022
Journal Article
Co-existence of five- and six-coordinate iron(ii) species captured in a geometrically strained spin-crossover Hofmann framework
Xu, Luonan, Xie, Zixi, Zenere, Katrina A., Clegg, Jack K., Kenny, Elise, Rijs, Nicole J., Jameson, Guy N. L., Kepert, Cameron J., Powell, Benjamin J. and Neville, Suzanne M. (2022). Co-existence of five- and six-coordinate iron(ii) species captured in a geometrically strained spin-crossover Hofmann framework. Dalton Transactions, 51 (25), 9596-9600. doi: 10.1039/d2dt01371a
2022
Journal Article
Self-assembly of a rare high spin FeII/PdII tetradecanuclear cubic cage constructed via the metalloligand approach
Min, Hyunsung, Craze, Alexander R., Taira, Takahiro, Wallis, Matthew J., Bhadbhade, Mohan M., Tian, Ruoming, Fanna, Daniel J., Wuhrer, Richard, Hayami, Shinya, Clegg, Jack K., Marjo, Christopher E., Lindoy, Leonard F. and Li, Feng (2022). Self-assembly of a rare high spin FeII/PdII tetradecanuclear cubic cage constructed via the metalloligand approach. Chemistry, 4 (2), 535-547. doi: 10.3390/chemistry4020038
2022
Journal Article
Pre-arranged building block approach for the orthogonal synthesis of an unfolded tetrameric organic–inorganic phosphazane macrocycle
Sim, Ying, Leon, Felix, Hum, Gavin, Phang, Si Jia Isabel, Ong, How Chee, Ganguly, Rakesh, Díaz, Jesús, Clegg, Jack K. and García, Felipe (2022). Pre-arranged building block approach for the orthogonal synthesis of an unfolded tetrameric organic–inorganic phosphazane macrocycle. Communications Chemistry, 5 (1) 59, 59. doi: 10.1038/s42004-022-00673-9
2022
Journal Article
Regulation of multistep spin crossover across multiple stimuli in a 2-D framework material
Ahmed, Manan, Zenere, Katrina A., Sciortino, Natasha F., Arachchige, Kasun S. A., Turner, Gemma F., Cruddas, Jace, Hua, Carol, Price, Jason R., Clegg, Jack K., Valverde-Muñoz, Francisco Javier, Real, Jose A., Chastanet, Guillaume, Moggach, Stephen A., Kepert, Cameron J., Powell, Benjamin J. and Neville, Suzanne M. (2022). Regulation of multistep spin crossover across multiple stimuli in a 2-D framework material. Inorganic Chemistry, 61 (17), 6641-6649. doi: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.2c00530
2022
Journal Article
An adaptable water-soluble molecular boat for selective separation of phenanthrene from isomeric anthracene
Sainaba, Arppitha Baby, Venkateswarulu, Mangili, Bhandari, Pallab, Arachchige, Kasun Sankalpa Athukorala, Clegg, Jack K. and Mukherjee, Partha Sarathi (2022). An adaptable water-soluble molecular boat for selective separation of phenanthrene from isomeric anthracene. Journal of the American Chemical Society, 144 (16), 7504-7513. doi: 10.1021/jacs.2c02540
2022
Journal Article
Oligo-β-diketones as versatile ligands for use in metallo-supramolecular chemistry: recent progress and perspectives
Clegg, Jack K., Li, Feng and Lindoy, Leonard F. (2022). Oligo-β-diketones as versatile ligands for use in metallo-supramolecular chemistry: recent progress and perspectives. Coordination Chemistry Reviews, 455 214355, 1-25. doi: 10.1016/j.ccr.2021.214355
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Flexible Molecular Crystals: Single Crystals that Bend, Stretch and Twist
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Tuning the flexibility of crystals through intermolecular interactions
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
New Metallo-supramolecular Architectures
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Evan Moore
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Doctor Philosophy
Tuning the flexibility of crystals through intermolecular interactions
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Rational Design of Carboxylate Supramolecular Complexes for Pyrolysis Bio-oil Valorization
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Anion-induced transformations in metallosupramolecular cages incorporating 3,3 ' -bipyridine-cored ligands
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Evan Moore
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Doctor Philosophy
New flexible piezoelectric crystals
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Doctor Philosophy
Understanding the photoexcited states within molecular crystals
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Evan Moore
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Doctor Philosophy
Rational Design of Carboxylate Supramolecular Complexes for Pyrolysis Bio-oil Valorization
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Tuning the flexibility of crystals through intermolecular interactions
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Investigation into pore functionalisation of metal organic frameworks
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
New switchable metallo-supramolecular materials for separation and storage
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Evan Moore
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Doctor Philosophy
New Metallo-supramolecular Architectures
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Evan Moore
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Doctor Philosophy
Flexible Molecular Crystals: Single Crystals that Bend, Stretch and Twist
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
The role of spin-orbit coupling in spin crossover materials
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Ben Powell
Completed supervision
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
1,001 Crystal Structures: Understanding the Mechanisms of Deformation in Elastically Flexible Crystals Using Automated Analysis
Principal Advisor
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Stimuli-responsive behaviour in metallo-supramolecular materials
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Evan Moore
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
The Design and Self-assembly of Allosterically Regulated Metal-organic Cages
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Evan Moore
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
Design and Synthesis of acetylene-tagged and "clicked" chiral discrete and polymeric metallosupramolecular architectures
Principal Advisor
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
Metallo-Supramolecular Materials for Chiral Discrimination and Enantiomeric Separation
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Evan Moore
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2017
Doctor Philosophy
Synthesis of new metal-organic frameworks via a hierarchical self-assembly approach
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Lisbeth Grondahl
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Earth Abundant Photocatalysis and Supramolecular Assemblies
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Evan Moore
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Investigating Energy Transfer in Homo- and Heterometallic Lanthanide Helicates
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Evan Moore
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Incorporation of Ir(III) cyclometalated motifs into heterometallic supramolecular assemblies
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Evan Moore
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Re-examining catalytic chain transfer for the synthesis of specialty polymers
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Kristofer Thurecht, Associate Professor Idriss Blakey, Professor Andrew Whittaker
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
Sensitised Luminescence of Heterometallic d-f Lanthanide Complexes
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Evan Moore
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
Exploring the LnIII-to-LnIII Energy Transfer Properties of Lanthanoid Dimer Complexes
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Evan Moore
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