Dr Fraser Scott
Reader
Pure and Applied Chemistry
Personal statement
Fraser obtained an MSci(Hons) and PhD in Chemistry from the University of Strathclyde in 2009 and 2012, respectively. 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. Fraser then took up a position as an associate lecturer in Mathematics at the Open University, and as an FE lecturer in Chemistry, whilst also completing an MSc in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education.
In 2016, Fraser took up a position as a Senior Lecturer in Organic Chemistry at the University of Lincoln, before moving to the University of Huddersfield as Senior Lecturer in Pharmacology later that year. In 2019, Fraser took up a position as a Chancellor's Fellow at the University of Strathclyde and was promoted to Senior Lecturer in 2021, and Reader in 2024.
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
Publications
- Responses of teachers in Scotland to the reintroduction of the practical project in the advanced higher chemistry curriculum
- Traynor Erin, Scott Fraser J, Thomson Patrick I T
- Chemistry Teacher International Vol 7, pp. 183-193 (2025)
- https://doi.org/10.1515/cti-2024-0073
- S-MGBs bearing amidine tail groups are potent, selective antiplasmodial agents
- Perieteanu Marina, Rodriguez Garzon Tayner, McGee Leah M C, Khalaf Abedawn I, Suckling Colin J, Beveridge Rebecca, Avery Vicky M, Scott Fraser J
- RSC Medicinal Chemistry Vol 16, pp. 412-419 (2025)
- https://doi.org/10.1039/D4MD00619D
- A parting in the clouds on understanding atomic theory : Help students find a way through the complexity of atomic modelling
- Scott Fraser
- (2024)
- 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 Vol 79, pp. 2251-2258 (2024)
- https://doi.org/10.1093/jac/dkae221
- 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 Vol 101, pp. 3003-3012 (2024)
- https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jchemed.3c01287
- Challenge your learners to improve their NMR interpretation
- Scott Fraser
- (2024)
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.
Professional Activities
- Science communication for chemical science careers
- Speaker
- 17/6/2025
- Thesis, University of Cape Town
- Examiner
- 11/4/2025
- Scottish Parliament
- Visiting researcher
- 4/3/2025
- RSC Profile on #RSCPoster Winners
- Recipient
- 1/2/2025
- A journey into, and out of, teaching
- Speaker
- 9/10/2024
- RSC Science Teaching Survey 2025
- Consultant
- 23/9/2024
Projects
- Multi-target DNA binding: A novel approach to combat foodborne and AMR bacteria
- Scott, Fraser (Principal Investigator)
- 01-Jan-2025 - 31-Jan-2028
- Technicians' CLPL
- Cleary, Deborah Mary (Principal Investigator) Scott, Fraser (Principal Investigator) Thomson, Patrick (Principal Investigator)
- Scotland-wide technicians' practical CLPL day, part-funded by an externally awarded RSC empowerment grant and an additional £500 grant from the RSC's Education Community (Scotland) Interest Group
- 06-Jan-2024 - 06-Jan-2024
- 24th West of Scotland Meeting for Teachers of Chemistry
- Thomson, Patrick (Principal Investigator) Wark, Alastair (Principal Investigator) Scott, Fraser (Principal Investigator)
- Hosted conference, funded with £1200 from the Royal Society of Chemistry
- 11-Jan-2024 - 11-Jan-2024
- Novel Therapeutics for the Treatment of Candida infections
- Scott, Fraser (Principal Investigator) Hunter, Iain (Co-investigator) Suckling, Colin (Co-investigator)
- 01-Jan-2023 - 28-Jan-2026
- Towards the development of a novel class of broad-spectrum anti-infective drugs
- Scott, Fraser (Principal Investigator)
- ~£75,450 Self-funded international PGR student
- 01-Jan-2023 - 30-Jan-2026
- New synthesis strategies of a novel class of broad-spectrum anti-infective drug class
- Scott, Fraser (Principal Investigator)
- Global Research Scholarship, International PhD student, part-self-funded £12,000
- 01-Jan-2023 - 30-Jan-2026
Contact
Dr
Fraser
Scott
Reader
Pure and Applied Chemistry
Email: fraser.j.scott@strath.ac.uk
Tel: Unlisted