Former Head of the Department of Chemistry, Professor David Phillips has been awarded the Porter Medal for contribution to Photochemistry.

The Porter Medal is awarded every two years to the scientist who, in the opinion of the European Photochemistry Association, the Inter-American Photochemistry Society, and the Asian and Oceanian Photochemistry Association, has contributed most to the subject of Photochemistry.

The Porter Medal, named for the late George Porter FRS, Nobel Laureate, is awarded biannually to the scientist who in the opinion of the judges, has contributed most to the science of photochemistry with particular emphasis on more physical aspects, reflecting George Porter's own interests.

Professor Phillips is the first UK winner since Lord Porter himself.

David is currently a President Elect of the Royal Society of Chemistry and will become President on the 7th July 2010. See here for further details.