Dr Fraser Scott

Senior Lecturer

Pure and Applied Chemistry

Personal statement

Fraser obtained an MSci(Hons) in Chemistry from the University of Strathclyde in 2009, which was followed by a PhD under the supervision of Prof. Colin J. Suckling, at the same institution awarded in 2012. 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. In 2014 he returned to the research group of Prof. Colin J. Suckling at the University of Strathclyde to take up a Post-Doctoral position that included project managing the, now commercial, Minor Grove Binder drug discovery project, alongside medicinal chemistry, chemical biology and microbiology investigations. During this time, Fraser also completed an MSc in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education and was employed as an associate lecturer in Mathematics by the Open University. In 2016, Fraser took up a position as a Senior Lecturer in Organic Chemistry at the University of Lincoln, before moving to a position as Senior Lecturer in Pharmacology at the University of Huddersfield from 2017 to 2019. Fraser is currently a Chancellor's Fellow at the University of Strathclyde

Expertise

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Prize And Awards

RSC Inspirational Committee Award: Recipient; 6/2023
TechConnect Innovation Awardee (Rostra Therapeutics): Recipient; 1/6/2022
ScottishEDGE Winner (Rostra Tx): Recipient; 1/5/2022
ScottishEDGE Finalist (Rostra Tx): Recipient; 29/4/2022
ScottishEDGE Semi-Finalist (Rostra Tx): Recipient; 22/3/2022
Strathclyde Inspire 100 Winner (Rostra Therapeutics): Recipient; 20/11/2021

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Publications

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Publications

Introducing graduate employability skills to year 1 chemistry students : reflecting upon impact: Gibson van Mil Lorraine, De Pascale Egizia, Thomson Patrick I T, Walker Sarah, Scott Fraser J; Journal of Chemical Education (2024); https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jchemed.3c01287
Strathclyde Minor Groove Binders (S-MGBs) with activity against Acanthamoeba castellanii: McGee Leah MC, Carpinteyro Sanchez Alemao G, Perieteanu Marina, Eskandari Kaveh, Bian Yan, Mackie Logan, Young Louise, Beveridge Rebecca, Suckling Colin J, Roberts Craig W, Scott Fraser J; Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy (2024); https://doi.org/10.1093/jac/dkae221
Spectroscopic, biochemical and computational studies of bioactive DNA minor groove binders targeting 5′-WGWWCW-3′ motif: Alniss Hasan Y, Kemp Bryony M, Holmes Elizabeth, Hoffman Joanna, Ploch Rafal M, Ramadan Wafaa S, Msallam Yousef A, Al-Jubeh Hadeel M, Madkour Moustafa M, Celikkaya Bekir C, Scott Fraser J, El-Awady Raafat, Parkinson John A; Bioorganic Chemistry Vol 148 (2024); https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bioorg.2024.107414
Reduce cognitive load with an augmented reality learning environment : discover how to use augmented reality to help students visualise organic mechanisms: Scott Fraser; (2024)
Examining the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on student employability skills : an employer’s perspective: Gibson van Mil Lorraine, De-Pascale Egizia, Burns Emma, Scott Fraser J, Walker Sarah E; International Journal of Multidisciplinary: Applied Business and Education Research Vol 5, pp. 1207-1221 (2024); https://doi.org/10.11594/ijmaber.05.04.09
Understanding how students untangle intermolecular forces : Discover how learners use electronegativity to predict the location of dipole−dipole interactions: Scott Fraser; (2024)

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Research

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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.