Meekel Lab

Welcome to the Meekel Lab, where we specialise in the design and characterisation of complex framework materials. We particularly focus on introducing and controlling structural disorder in metal-organic frameworks and related materials to unlock new or optimised functionalities, including gas separation, sensing, and catalysis.

Our work combines synthetic chemistry with advanced structural characterisation techniques, particularly single-crystal total scattering methods, to probe the local structure beyond the average crystallographic picture and in turn, understand how these deviations impact the material's properties. We are especially interested in how structural disorder can be harnessed as a design tool.

The lab is also committed to interdisciplinary research, inclusivity and diversity, mentoring early-career researchers, and widening participation in science.