The Dixon Group
Research in the Dixon lab is centred on the development of new, broadly useful, synthetic methodologies and their application to the synthesis of molecules of importance in nature, biology, medicine and materials science. We design and deploy new multifunctional cooperative catalysts and catalytic systems to uncover new reactivity, and our interests span curiosity-driven to target-driven research themes.
If you are interested in finding out more about our research, or indeed in joining the group, please do not hesitate to get in touch by emailing Darren (darren.dixon@chem.ox.ac.uk).
Recent Publications



Group News
15th May 2025
Congrats to Anna Miller for winning the SynOpen Best Oral Presentation Prize at the 26th Grasmere Heterocyclic Symposium.
Congrats to Anna Miller for winning the SynOpen Best Oral Presentation Prize at the 26th Grasmere Heterocyclic Symposium.
11th May 2025
Darren receives the Royal Society of Chemistry, Heterocyclic and Synthesis Group, Charles Rees Award at the 26th Grasmere Heterocyclic Symposium.
Darren receives the Royal Society of Chemistry, Heterocyclic and Synthesis Group, Charles Rees Award at the 26th Grasmere Heterocyclic Symposium.
5th May 2025
Welcome to Erin Monteith, who is joining us for a 3 month research internship.
Welcome to Erin Monteith, who is joining us for a 3 month research internship.
3rd March 2025
Welcome to Haoran Xiong, who is joining us from the Tokuyama Research group for a 6 month research stay.
Welcome to Haoran Xiong, who is joining us from the Tokuyama Research group for a 6 month research stay.