Richard is Professor and Head of the School of Chemistry at the University of Melbourne. Research in his group focuses on the use of advanced MS techniques and molecular modelling methods to explore contemporary problems in chemistry. His group is particularly interested in understanding the mechanisms of reactions widely used in synthesis, including organometallic reactions and transition metal catalysed reactions. Dr Ethan Yang, a member of Richard’s group, is helping us investigate how ozone affects the half life of volatile pheromones.