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Dr Connor Wells
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Scientific Editor at Matter📜 | Materials Chemistry PhD from UCL 🧪 | Chemistry MSci from University of Glasgow ⚗️ | Trying to hold on to my Scottish accent 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 | Own views | He/him | Glasgow/London
Introducing our new Cell Press journal, Matter & Light, which will publish cutting-edge research on the interaction between light and materials science in defining the future of technology.

#Matter #Matter&Light

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Matter & Light: Matter & Light
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November 25, 2025 at 3:20 PM
On a separate note, Tuesday evening was absolutely unbelievable…

Scotland qualified for their first World Cup in 28 years! (I was a mere toddler last time so have zero memories).

To experience that game in person in my hometown was just out of this world!

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November 20, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Wonderful evening being back @School of Chemistry University of Glasgow for their Chemistry Alumni Panel!

We shared some insights in how our undergraduate degree led us to where we are now in our careers, 7 years on (crazy to acknowledge that!).

@uofgchem.bsky.social
November 20, 2025 at 10:35 AM
UK folks, is Microsoft down? Can’t get onto Teams or my email 🙃
November 5, 2025 at 9:59 AM
University of Glasgow was looking spectacular (spooktacular? 😉🙄) last night!

@uofglasgow.bsky.social
November 3, 2025 at 2:45 PM
We're hiring a Deputy Editor for our new journal, Matter & Light.

Do you have proven materials research expertise?

Are you an experienced Editor with a passion for Science?

Check out the link in the post below for more details!
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October 29, 2025 at 1:23 PM
My ~spooky season~ book of choice this year is Ghost Story by Peter Straub.

Just over 60% through, and thoroughly enjoying it!

Well written and exceptional eerie elements!
October 28, 2025 at 5:11 PM
October 8, 2025 at 1:01 PM
I was very fortunate to attend Omar Yaghi’s talk at the University of Birmingham back in April 2024!

(Although I believe it was on COFs…)
October 8, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Big up MOFs!! 🤩
October 8, 2025 at 10:22 AM
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Chinese researchers have made what they say are the first multi-colored and brightest-ever luminescent plants. https://cnn.it/4ncu4GI
September 3, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Spent an invigorating summer-turn-autumn weekend at Loch Lomond.

A highlight was visiting the Hot Tottie, alternating between the roasting sauna and a dip in the ice-cold loch! 🔥❄️
September 3, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Super cool seeing the coverage of an article I handled in the @nytimes.com!

www.nytimes.com/2025/08/27/s...
It’s a Night Light. It’s a Plant. It’s a Glowing Succulent.
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September 3, 2025 at 9:19 AM
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Our #uclchemairpoll 2025 project is just getting underway. We send our first year undergrads in primary schools, where Year 5 or 6 children predict where in their neighourhood levels of NOx will be high or low. We measure using diffusion tubes, and report our […]

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July 2, 2025 at 12:22 PM
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Succulents become rechargeable night lights after injection with tiny phosphor particles

go.nature.com/4oVQb5O
Glow-in-the-dark houseplants shine in rainbow of colours
Succulents become rechargeable night lights after injection with tiny phosphor particles.
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August 27, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Excited for tomorrow night’s social dinner as part of the Joint Scottish Dalton and USIC Meeting 2025.

Canny beat a good Scottish ceilidh - hoping to see a good turnout of kilts! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
August 27, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Another conference this week, in my lovely hometown of Glasgow!

Will be attending the Joint Scottish Dalton and USIC Meeting 2025 at Strathclyde University on Thursday and Friday.

Give me a shout if you’re about!!

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August 25, 2025 at 7:50 AM
A few weeks ago we went to the Hokus Pokus Alchemy Lab at Kings Cross and it was amazing! A truly scientific experience in every drink! And the apothecary decor is on point.

Highly recommend 🧪⚗️🔮
July 17, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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It was an absolute privilege today to accept the 2024 @rsc.org Peter Day Prize medal at #MC17, in my hometown no less, on behalf of everyone who has ever worked in our team.
July 7, 2025 at 9:19 PM
A Friday evening spent with a cold drink in the sun and a book, after a fun week networking, is the ideal summer balance.
July 11, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Had a great time in Edinburgh for MC17! Caught up with some old faces and met plenty of new ones too. A most enjoyable week!
July 10, 2025 at 9:40 PM
MC17, let’s go!
July 7, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Super looking forward to the 17th International Conference on Materials Chemistry (MC17) next week!

MC14 was my first conference in the first year of my PhD, so I'm excited to be attending this event in person again, and especially in my country's capital, the beautiful Edinburgh!
July 2, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Merci Strasbourg! A delight as always.
May 30, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Space-themed social event last night was a lot of fun, star of the show (excuse the pun) was obviously baby ET!
May 29, 2025 at 9:18 AM