Welcome to the Forgan Group Website!


The Forgan Group is based in the School of Chemistry at the University of Glasgow. Our research focusses on the development and application of metal-organic frameworks, MOFs, which are porous inorganic-organic hybrid constructs. For more information on our projects involving new self-assembly protocols, biomimetic catalysis and drug delivery, click the Research tab.

Latest News


12/03/2024: Prof Forgan will be the first director of the new EPSRC CDT Diversity Led, Mission-Driven Research at the University of Glasgow. Click here for more information and more news stories.

Current Vacancies


We are currently recruiting for a fully funded (home fees) PhD studentship in the area of electron crystallography of MOFs. Interested potential students should contact Prof Forgan directly by email, enclosing a cover letter and a copy of your CV. Self-funded students or those who wish to apply for external scholarships are encouraged to apply all year round in any area of materials or supramolecular chemistry. Summer placements for 2024 are also being considered - email for more details.


We currently have no postdoctoral positions available. We are always keen to hear from prospective PDRAs intending to apply for their own funding. If you have or wish to apply for external funding to work with Prof Forgan, please email him directly. If you are interested in working with the Forgan Group at any stage of your research career, click on the Join Us tab for more information.

Teaching and Administration


Prof Forgan currently teaches the Chemistry 1 Transition Metals lecture course - click here for additional materials - and the final year i4 Applied Coordination Chemistry Course. If you have any questions, please contact Prof Forgan by email.


Prof Forgan is the Head of the Functional Molecules and Assemblies Research Grouping and the School of Chemistry Impact Champion.


Home.  Contact: Prof Ross Forgan, B3-38, Joseph Black Building, University of Glasgow, G12 8QQ, 01413305166, ross.forgan@glasgow.ac.uk.

Updated 18th March 2024.