Rate My Professor Michael Bowyer

Professor Bowyer's research specializations encompass organic synthesis, with particular emphasis on interactions between organic molecules functioning as signaling agents in natural and synthetic systems. His academic interests include postharvest science, employing nitric oxide and hydrogen sulfide to delay senescence in fresh produce, development of zwitterionic nitric oxide donor compounds for controlled delivery, solid-phase nitric oxide delivery technology, and the interrelationship between hydrogen sulfide and the plant hormone ethylene. Further areas involve molecular imprinted polymers for sequestering contaminants and high-value compounds, alongside screening of indigenous and exotic plant extracts for biological activity against cancer cell lines, general chemistry, heterocyclic chemistry, and natural product chemistry. He was awarded the Dean's Award for Teaching Excellence by the School of Science and Technology in 1999. Key publications feature the book chapter 'Pancreatic Cancer drugs: Case Studies in Synthesis and Production' (2015, co-authored with McCluskey, Scarlett, Vuong), 'Ionic liquids as porogens in the synthesis of molecularly imprinted polymers' (2011, co-authored with Booker, Holdsworth, McCluskey), 'Fortification with amino acids: a method to capture the benefits of nitric oxide and hydrogen sulphide in extending fresh produce’s postharvest life' (2024, co-authored with Wills, Sohail, Pristijono), 'Postharvest UV-C lights treatment to delay senescence of green leafy vegetable, gai lan' (2025, co-authored with Pristijono, Golding), and 'Use of Nitric Oxide to Extend the Postharvest Life of Horticultural Produce' (2003, co-authored with Wills).