A/Prof Scott Stewart
Scott Stewart first studied chemistry at Deakin University and then moved to Australian National University to complete his PhD, under the supervision of Martin Banwell. He was awarded an Alexander von Humboldt postdoctoral fellow to work Georg-Aug University Göttingen with Lutz Tietze. He has held an academic position at The University of Western Australia since 2006. His awards include the RACI Athel Beckwith Young Organic Chemist award, Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, Alexander von Humboldt and Kyoto University Foundation Fellowships.
Dr. Michael Nutt
Dr. Michael Nutt
Dr. Michael Nutt
Michael completed his PhD in 2022 at UWA, under the supervision of A/Prof Scott Stewart, on synthetic and pharmacological investigations of several therapeutically relevant heterocyclic scaffolds. Part of this thesis included the development of novel thalidomide analogues for the treatment of liver cancer. His current research is focused
Michael completed his PhD in 2022 at UWA, under the supervision of A/Prof Scott Stewart, on synthetic and pharmacological investigations of several therapeutically relevant heterocyclic scaffolds. Part of this thesis included the development of novel thalidomide analogues for the treatment of liver cancer. His current research is focused on the design and synthesis of next-generation psychedelic agents for use in treating mental health disorders, in a collaboration with Woke Pharmaceuticals.
Morgan John
Dr. Michael Nutt
Dr. Michael Nutt
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Jack Annear
Dr. Michael Nutt
Jack Annear
Jack completed his BSc (Hons.) in the group in 2020 before returning to begin his PhD in 2021, focusing on the design and synthesis of a broad array of bioactive N-heterocycles. This encompasses synthetically derived heterobifunctional molecular probe scaffolds, natural product total synthesis, as well as generating novel bioisosteres – t
Jack completed his BSc (Hons.) in the group in 2020 before returning to begin his PhD in 2021, focusing on the design and synthesis of a broad array of bioactive N-heterocycles. This encompasses synthetically derived heterobifunctional molecular probe scaffolds, natural product total synthesis, as well as generating novel bioisosteres – the latter two of which are informed through synthetic methodologies related to the group’s experience in Rh (II)-catalysed denitrogenative transformations. He is currently investigating the potential of strain-release-promoted reactions of bicyclobutanes (BCBs) to generate incredibly diverse, uniquely substituted bicyclic ring scaffolds.
Jack’s honours project focused on synthesising lenalidomide and thalidomide derivatives through Buchwald-Hartwig cross-coupling reactions, screening the compounds against liver cancer cell lines, and additionally investigated a natural product synthesis, co-supervised by Dr. Gavin Flematti.
Josie Offer
Josie Offer
Jack Annear
Josie completed her BSc (Hons) in the SGS group in 2021. She later returned as a PhD student in 2023, and is currently working on electrochemically assisted, nickel catalysed C–N Aminations and C–H activation reactions for the synthesis of N-heterocycles. Josie’s honours project was focused on the development of synthetic strategies inve
Josie completed her BSc (Hons) in the SGS group in 2021. She later returned as a PhD student in 2023, and is currently working on electrochemically assisted, nickel catalysed C–N Aminations and C–H activation reactions for the synthesis of N-heterocycles. Josie’s honours project was focused on the development of synthetic strategies investigating the total synthesis of a natural product, utilising a Rh(II) catalysis reaction developed in the group.
Kelvin Tan
Josie Offer
Kelvin Tan
Kelvin completed his Master's in Organic Chemistry from Prof. Keiji Maruoka's lab in GDUT, China. He started his Ph.D. in 2024 at the Stewart Lab. He is currently working on Nickel and electro-catalyzed Organic transformation.
Kashif Ali
Josie Offer
Kelvin Tan
Kashif completed his Masters in Organic Chemistry from Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Korea, under the supervision of Prof. Eun Jin Cho. He joined the Stewart lab for his Ph.D in 2024. He is working on the Ni-catalyzed functionalization of unsaturated hydrocarbons
Sam Allen
Jeremy Pearson-Lemme
Jeremy Pearson-Lemme
Sam has completed his Honours at UWA. He has joined the SGS group as a Ph.D. student in 2025. He is interested in synthesizing novel and psychedelics to evaluate their neuroplasticity and antidepressant properties
Jeremy Pearson-Lemme
Jeremy Pearson-Lemme
Jeremy Pearson-Lemme
Jeremy completed his Honours at UWA under the supervision of A/Prof Scott Stewart in 2024. He joined the SGS group as a Ph.D student in 2025. He is currently exploring derivatives of natural products as potential treatments for hepatocellular carcinoma
Michael Schneider
Jeremy Pearson-Lemme
Pinio: Group Mascot
Michael has recently joined the SGS as an honours student. He will be working on the LSD synthesis with Dr. Michael Nutt, a good combination of Michael Senior and Junior
Pinio: Group Mascot
Pinio: Group Mascot
Pinio: Group Mascot
Pinio loves both bones and synthetic chemistry. Often he is source of group inspiration
Past Members
Dr Daven Foster
Dr Daven Foster
Dr Daven Foster
Daven completed his PhD in 2022 at UWA under the supervision of Prof. Reto Dorta. His research focused on asymmetric catalysis using chiral complexes, including developing an asymmetric intramolecular hydroamination reaction with chiral NHC-Ir catalysts.
Nutan Darandale
Dr Daven Foster
Dr Daven Foster
Nutan was awarded a prestigious AcSIR-UWA scholarship to visit UWA. She arrived from the CSIR NCL research community at Pune, Maharashtra. She worked on Mixed NHC-phosphite nickel(0) complexes for catalytic C-N bond formation reactions.
Joseph Pietrzak
Dr Daven Foster
Joseph Pietrzak
Joseph has completed Honours at UWA under the supervision of Scott Stewart. Joseph conducted nickel-catalyzed Suzuki–Miyaura cross-coupling reactions using challenging and sterically encumbered precursors.