Dr Fraser Scott
Reader
Pure and Applied Chemistry
Personal statement
Fraser obtained an MSci(Hons) and PhD in Chemistry from the University of Strathclyde in 2009 and 2012, respectively. His doctoral studies spanned computational and synthetic medicinal chemistry, and microbiology, focussed on developing Minor Groove Binders as novel anti-infective agents. During this time, Fraser also obtained a BA(Hons) in Mathematics and Statistics, and a BSc(Hons) in Computing with Mathematical Sciences, with the Open University.
Following the completion of his doctorate in 2012, Fraser obtained a PGDE in Chemistry and an MEd in Education studies, whilst embarking on a short career in Secondary School education in Scotland. Fraser then took up a position as an associate lecturer in Mathematics at the Open University, and as an FE lecturer in Chemistry, whilst also completing an MSc in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education.
In 2016, Fraser took up a position as a Senior Lecturer in Organic Chemistry at the University of Lincoln, before moving to the University of Huddersfield as Senior Lecturer in Pharmacology later that year. In 2019, Fraser took up a position as a Chancellor's Fellow at the University of Strathclyde and was promoted to Senior Lecturer in 2021, and Reader in 2024.
Prize And Awards
- Royal Society of Edinburgh, Young Academy of Scotland
- Recipient
- 27/8/2026
- RSC Long Service Award
- Recipient
- 10/9/2025
- Fellow of the Royal Society of Biology
- Recipient
- 14/8/2025
- Revalidation of Chartered Science Teacher
- Recipient
- 6/8/2025
- Long-Service Award - 20 Years Membership RSC
- Recipient
- 30/11/2024
- RSC Inspirational Committee Award
- Recipient
- 6/2023
Publications
- SII4SCI : A single item measure of science career identity and its application in evaluating ChemDiverse
- Murphy Laura J, Walker Sarah E, MacKay Matthew, Scott Fraser J
- Chemistry Teacher International (2026)
- https://doi.org/10.1515/cti-2026-0020
- Drug repurposing overcomes the Gram-negative permeability barrier to expand the antibacterial spectrum of MGB-BP-3
- Eskandari Kaveh, Robinson Douglas, Caplin Max, Young Louise C, Rooney Liam M, Oravcova Katarina, Scott Fraser J
- ACS Infectious Diseases (2026)
- Discovery of S-MGB-363 : a non-covalent DNA minor groove binder that is effective in an ex vivo Aspergillus fumigatus keratitis model
- Zhao Can, McGee Leah, Perieteanu Marina, May John, Khalaf Abedawn, Tyson-Hirst Izaak, Tang Shi Ying, Suckling Colin, Beveridge Rebecca, Bromley Michael J, Scott Fraser
- npj Antimicrobials and Resistance (2026)
- Restoring Meropenem Activity Against VIM-1-Producing Klebsiella pneumoniae Through Zinc-Binding Ligands
- Ragusa Chiara, Khalil Ruqaiya, Giglio Valentina, Eskandari Kaveh, Scott Fraser, Vargiu Attilio V, Vecchio Graziella
- Chembiochem Vol 27 (2026)
- https://doi.org/10.1002/cbic.70509
- S-MGBs bearing amidine tail groups are effective against Gram-positive bacterial pathogens
- Hind Charlotte K, Eskandari Kaveh, McGee Leah M C, Beveridge Rebecca, Young Louise C, Hutchings Edward, Wand Matthew E, Clifford Melanie, Sutton J Mark, Scott Fraser J
- ACS Infectious Diseases Vol 12, pp. 2825-2837 (2026)
- https://doi.org/10.1021/acsinfecdis.6c00443
- Navigating widening access : institutional approaches to contextual admissions in undergraduate chemistry in Scotland
- Willison Debra, Sykes Laureen, Scott Fraser J
- RSC Sustainability Vol 4, pp. 3165–3170 (2026)
- https://doi.org/10.1039/d6su90030e
Research Interests
Fraser's research interests lie within the field of anti-infective drug discovery and STEM education.
Within the context of drug discovery, he is principally focused on developing the novel class of anti-infective agent Strathclyde Minor Groove Binders (S-MGBs) to contribute to global biosecurity threat preparedness. Consequently, his research interests span drug design, chemical synthesis, nucleic acid-ligand interactions and antimicrobial screening, all within the context of bacterial, fungal, parasitic or viral infections.
Fraser has a broad interest in STEM education, heavily informed by his current teaching in HE, and previous experience in Scottish secondary schools as a teacher of chemistry. Current research projects include: the importance of numeracy to STEM education; understanding, and better developing, education of STEM careers in schools and HE; and, enhancing equality, diversity and inclusion in science education.
Fraser welcomes enquiries about post graduate research opportunities in both drug discovery and education research.
Professional Activities
- Train the Trainer: Pedagogy for Practical Chemistry
- Participant
- 27/11/2025
- Dynamic Earth (External organisation)
- Advisor
- 1/10/2025
- Associate Tutor PGDE Chemistry
- Consultant
- 1/9/2025
- Volunteering and the RSC Roundtable
- Participant
- 29/7/2025
- Science communication for chemical science careers
- Speaker
- 17/6/2025
- Importance of Research
- Speaker
- 11/6/2025
Projects
- WoSChem26: 26th West of Scotland Meeting for Teachers of Chemistry
- Wark, Alastair (Principal Investigator) Thomson, Patrick (Principal Investigator) Scott, Fraser (Principal Investigator)
- 15-Jan-2026 - 15-Jan-2026
- Tibyan FftF
- Scott, Fraser (Principal Investigator)
- 01-Jan-2025 - 30-Jan-2027
- Spectroscopy in an envelope: addressing the equipment drought in rural Scottish schools
- Thomson, Patrick (Principal Investigator) Scott, Fraser (Co-investigator)
- 01-Jan-2025 - 31-Jan-2027
- Sabah FftF Year 2
- Scott, Fraser (Principal Investigator)
- 01-Jan-2025 - 30-Jan-2027
- Multi-target DNA binding: A novel approach to combat foodborne and AMR bacteria
- Scott, Fraser (Principal Investigator)
- 01-Jan-2025 - 31-Jan-2028
- Strathclyde-led Network in Health and Engineering Biology with Thailand
- Sprick, Seb (Principal Investigator) Chamberlain, Luke (Co-investigator) Majumdar, Apala (Co-investigator) Scott, Fraser (Co-investigator)
- 26-Jan-2025 - 30-Jan-2027
Contact
Dr
Fraser
Scott
Reader
Pure and Applied Chemistry
Email: fraser.j.scott@strath.ac.uk
Tel: Unlisted