Samuel Brennan

Biography

Mr. Samuel Lewis Brennan is a lecturer of chemistry whose work focuses on the design and synthesis of organic dyes with therapeutic potential. With a background in organic and medicinal chemistry, he develops dye-based compounds aimed at practical medical and industrial applications.

A key focus of Sam’s research is addressing the global challenge of antimicrobial resistance. By utilising the photophysical properties of organic molecules to induce bactericidal effects, his work bridges fundamental chemical research and real-world pharmaceutical needs, contributing to the development of next-generation antimicrobial strategies.

Qualifications and memberships

MChem (Hons) Chemistry

Academic and research interests

• Organic Dyes
• Medicinal Chemistry
• Industrial Antimicrobials

Publications

Towards structurally new cyanine dyes—investigating the photophysical and potential antifungal properties of linear substituted heptamethine dyes

Coloration Technology · Jun 22, 2024

Conferences

Innovating Manufacturing and Technologies in Cumbria - 19th November 2025, Carlisle UK

Empowering Women in Organic Chemistry EUROPE (EWOC Europe) - June 10-11, 2024, Birmingham UK

27th International symposium: Synthesis in organic chemistry - 24 - 27 July 2023, Oxford, UK

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