Dr Peter Bolgar is Director of Studies in Chemistry at Magdalene.
I am an organic chemist with a special interest in physical organic chemistry and supramolecular chemistry. After completing my PhD degree at the University of Cambridge, I now focus on teaching chemistry in higher education.
I was born in rural Hungary in 1994. My early education was at the local primary and secondary state schools. I came to the UK in 2013 to pursue my undergraduate studies in Natural Sciences at St Catharine’s College at the University of Cambridge. I continued with my PhD studies at the same place in the field of supramolecular chemistry, under the supervision of Professor Christopher Hunter. After graduating, I took on an Associate Lecturer (Teaching) position at University College London. Besides my position at Magdalene College, I am also a Bye-Fellow of Fitzwilliam College. I teach students for the International Chemistry Olympiad both nationally and internationally. I am an avid amateur meteorologist (feel free to talk about the weather with me any time) and I find great pleasure in outdoor sports, gardening and exploring nature’s wonders.
Research Interest
Physical Organic Chemistry
Supramolecular Chemistry
Qualifications
PhD, University of Cambridge
MSci, University of Cambridge
BA, University of Cambridge
Selected Publications
High-Fidelity Sequence-Selective Duplex Formation by Recognition-Encoded Melamine Oligomers
Bolgar P, Troselj P, Ballester P and Hunter CA
J Am Chem Soc, 2021, 143, 8669
(DOI: 10.1021/jacs.1c02275)