Professor Michael Robb FRS

Michael Robb is well known for applying quantum mechanics to chemistry. He has contributed methodological developments as well as applications to the chemical reactivity of organic molecules. Michael and his co-workers were the first to apply multiconfigurational methods to elucidate the mechanisms of organic multibond reactions. His recent work on photochemical problems is particularly distinguished; he has established a new theoretical foundation for this subject by demonstrating that real surface crossings are the central feature of most photochemical processes, in contrast to the previously held view that such processes are rare.

Professional position

  • Professor of Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, Imperial College London

Subject groups

  • Chemistry

    Chemistry, theoretical

Committees Participated Role
Royal Society Leverhulme Trust Sr. R'search F'ship Panel January 2017 - December 2022 Member
Physical Sciences Awards Committee January 2008 - December 2010 Member
Physical Sciences Awards Committee January 2001 - December 2003 Member
Sectional Committee 3: Chemistry December 2000 - November 2003 Member