Jonathan Steed
About Jonathan Steed
Jonathan Steed serves as the Editor in Chief of Crystal Growth & Design at the American Chemical Society since 2020 and has received several prestigious awards, including the Tilden Prize in 2021. He is a Professor of Chemistry at Durham University and has published extensively in the field, co-authoring a textbook and numerous research papers.
Work at American Chemical Society
Jonathan Steed has served as the Editor In Chief of the journal Crystal Growth & Design at the American Chemical Society since 2020. In this role, he oversees the publication process, ensuring the quality and integrity of research in the field of crystal growth and design. His tenure in this position has contributed to advancing the journal's reputation within the scientific community.
Education and Expertise
Jonathan Steed studied at University College London (UCL), where he earned a PhD in Chemistry from 1990 to 1993. His academic background laid the foundation for his extensive expertise in supramolecular chemistry and X-ray crystallography. He has held various academic positions, including Professor of Chemistry at Durham University since 2004.
Background
Before his current roles, Jonathan Steed held significant positions at several institutions. He worked as a Research Fellow at the University of Missouri from 1993 to 1995, followed by a Lecturer/Reader in Inorganic Chemistry at King's College London from 1995 to 2004. He also served as an Associate Editor for the New Journal of Chemistry and ChemComm at the Royal Society of Chemistry from 2000 to 2019.
Achievements
Jonathan Steed has received several prestigious awards throughout his career. He was honored with the Tilden Prize in 2021 and the Corday Morgan Prize in 2010. In 2006, he received the Vice Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Postgraduate Teaching. Additionally, he was awarded the Royal Society of Chemistry Bob Hay Lectureship in 2008, recognizing his contributions to the field.
Publications and Editorial Work
Jonathan Steed has co-authored the textbook 'Supramolecular Chemistry,' with editions published in 2000, 2009, and 2021. He has published approximately 350 research papers, along with numerous reviews, book chapters, and popular articles. His editorial contributions include significant works such as the 'Encyclopaedia of Supramolecular Chemistry' (2004) and the 8-volume 'Supramolecular Chemistry from Molecules to Nanomaterials' (2012).