UK Academic Process Chemistry Award

Established in 2005, the Process Chemistry Award recognises the outstanding work carried out by a UK-based academic to progress the field of Process Chemistry including but not limited to synthetic methodology, process technology, reaction kinetics and modelling, biocatalytic transformations and photoredox catalysis such that it is useful for the manufacture of active pharmaceutical ingredients or agrochemicals on scale.

The award is sponsored jointly by AstraZeneca, GSK, Pharmaron, SAI Life Sciences and Syngenta and includes a financial contribution to support the recipient’s future academic research efforts. The winner will also be invited to present their work at the SCI Process Development Symposium, where they will be presented with the award.

Nominations for this award are open annually from July to October. Nominations for UK-based academics can be put forward by any member of the scientific community (academic, industrial, etc.). Previously nominated academics are also considered for the award. The award committee creates an initial shortlist of nominees based on the scientific impact of their research relevant to the field of Process Chemistry. The award committee meets to discuss and debate the final shortlist of nominees and ultimately select the winner of the award. The award committee is comprised of a diverse set of scientists from AstraZeneca, GSK, Pharmaron, SAI Life Sciences and Syngenta.