Tim Claridge
About Tim Claridge
Tim Claridge is an Associate Director of NMR Analytics at Exscientia and a Visiting Professor at the University of Oxford. He has extensive experience in NMR spectroscopy, having held various positions at the University of Oxford over nearly three decades.
Current Role at Exscientia
Tim Claridge serves as the Associate Director of NMR Analytics at Exscientia, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on utilizing nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy to support drug discovery and development initiatives. His expertise in NMR analytics contributes to the company's mission of advancing precision medicine through AI-driven drug design.
Experience at University of Oxford
Tim Claridge has extensive experience at the University of Oxford, where he worked for over two decades. He served as the NMR Facility Manager from 2004 to 2006 and then as the NMR Facility Director from 2006 to 2022. Additionally, he held the position of Professor from 2014 to 2022 and briefly served as an Associate Professor in 2014. His roles involved overseeing NMR facilities and contributing to academic research in the field of chemistry.
Educational Background
Tim Claridge studied at Loughborough University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Chemistry and Analytical Science from 1984 to 1988. He furthered his education at the University of Oxford, obtaining a Doctor of Philosophy (D.Phil) in Chemistry-NMR Spectroscopy from 1988 to 1991. His academic background laid the foundation for his career in NMR analytics and research.
Previous Employment History
Before his tenure at the University of Oxford, Tim Claridge worked as a Sandwich Student at SmithKline Beecham from 1986 to 1987. He also held the position of NMR Facility Manager at the Dyson Perrins Laboratory from 1991 to 2003, accumulating significant experience in managing NMR facilities and supporting research activities.
Visiting Professor Role
In addition to his role at Exscientia, Tim Claridge has been serving as a Visiting Professor at the University of Oxford since 2022. This position allows him to continue contributing to academic research and mentoring students while engaging with ongoing projects in the field of NMR spectroscopy.