The Chilton Group

Magnetism, Spectroscopy, Theory


We are the Chilton Group, split between the Department of Chemistry at The University of Manchester and the Research School of Chemistry at The Australian National University, working to understand the properties of magnetic molecules. Our interests include studying prototype MRI contrast agents, molecular spin qubits and single-molecule magnets, where we have a strong interest in fundamental molecular spin dynamics. We primarily use computational and theoretical techniques to understand the link between molecular structure and magnetic properties, as well as using SQUID magnetometry, optical, EPR and INS spectroscopies.