Doctor Fraser Scott
Reader
Pure and Applied Chemistry
Personal statement
Fraser obtained an MSci(Hons) and PhD in Chemistry from the 吃瓜tv in 2009 and 2012, respectively. His doctoral studies spanned computational and synthetic medicinal chemistry, and microbiology, focussed on developing Minor Groove Binders as novel anti-infective agents. During this time, Fraser also obtained a BA(Hons) in Mathematics and Statistics, and a BSc(Hons) in Computing with Mathematical Sciences, with the Open University.
鈥�Following the completion of his doctorate in 2012, Fraser obtained a PGDE in Chemistry and an MEd in Education studies, whilst embarking on a short career in Secondary School education in Scotland. Fraser then took up a position as an associate lecturer in Mathematics at the Open University, and as an FE lecturer in Chemistry, whilst听also completing an MSc in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education.
鈥�In 2016, Fraser took up a position as a Senior Lecturer in Organic Chemistry at the University of Lincoln, before moving to the University of Huddersfield as Senior Lecturer in Pharmacology later that year. In 2019, Fraser took up a position as a Chancellor's Fellow at the 吃瓜tv and was promoted to Senior Lecturer in 2021, and Reader in 2024.
Prize And Awards
- Recipient
- 10/9/2025
- Recipient
- 14/8/2025
- Recipient
- 6/8/2025
- Recipient
- 30/11/2024
- Recipient
- 6/2023
- Recipient
- 1/6/2022
Publications
- Osinsao Rmela, , , , ,
- Journal of Chemical Education (2026)
- Ragusa Chiara, Panebianco Roberta, Paratore Vincenzo, Condorelli Guglielmo Guido, , , , Inturri Rosanna, Rossitto Maria Serena, Giglio Valentina, Vecchio Graziella
- Journal of Inorganic Biochemistry Vol 279 (2026)
- ,
- Bioscience Reports Vol 46 (2026)
- , Gibson van Mil Lorraine,
- Nature Reviews Chemistry Vol 10, pp. 156-157 (2026)
- , , ,
- Nature Reviews Chemistry Vol 10, pp. 97-98 (2026)
- (2025)
Research Interests
Fraser's research interests lie within the field of anti-infective drug discovery and STEM education.
Within the context of drug discovery, he is principally focused on developing the novel class of anti-infective agent 吃瓜tv Minor Groove Binders (S-MGBs) to contribute to global biosecurity threat preparedness. Consequently, his research interests span drug design, chemical synthesis, nucleic acid-ligand interactions and antimicrobial screening, all within the context of bacterial, fungal, parasitic or viral infections.
Fraser has a broad interest in STEM education, heavily informed by his current teaching in HE, and previous experience in Scottish secondary schools as a teacher of chemistry. Current research projects include: the importance of numeracy to STEM education; understanding, and better developing, education of STEM careers in schools and HE; and, enhancing equality, diversity and inclusion in science education.
Fraser welcomes enquiries about post graduate research opportunities in both drug discovery and education research.
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Professional Activities
- Participant
- 27/11/2025
- Advisor
- 1/10/2025
- Consultant
- 1/9/2025
- Participant
- 29/7/2025
- Speaker
- 17/6/2025
- Speaker
- 11/6/2025
Projects
- Scott, Fraser (Principal Investigator)
- 01-Jan-2025 - 30-Jan-2026
- Thomson, Patrick (Principal Investigator) Scott, Fraser (Co-investigator)
- 01-Jan-2025 - 30-Jan-2026
- Scott, Fraser (Principal Investigator)
- 01-Jan-2025 - 30-Jan-2026
- Scott, Fraser (Principal Investigator)
- 01-Jan-2025 - 31-Jan-2028
- Sprick, Seb (Principal Investigator) Chamberlain, Luke (Co-investigator) Majumdar, Apala (Co-investigator) Scott, Fraser (Co-investigator)
- 26-Jan-2025 - 30-Jan-2027
- Thomson, Patrick (Principal Investigator) Scott, Fraser (Principal Investigator) Wark, Alastair (Principal Investigator)
- Hosted conference, funded with 拢1200 from the Royal Society of Chemistry
- 16-Jan-2025 - 16-Jan-2025
Contact
Doctor
Fraser
Scott
Reader
Pure and Applied Chemistry
Email: fraser.j.scott@strath.ac.uk
Tel: Unlisted