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Biography
Dr. Oscar Siles Brügge completed his MPhys in Chemical Physics at the University of Sheffield in 2012, followed by a PhD at the same institution. His research project focused on the contact mechanics of non-polar surfaces at the molecular scale. In 2017, he joined the School of Chemistry at the University of Nottingham as a Teaching Associate in Physical Chemistry and was promoted to Assistant Professor in 2020.
His current research interests revolve around the effective integration of technology and free and open-source software in enhancing student learning, as well as innovative approaches in undergraduate laboratories and skills consolidation.
As Course Director of the Institute of Physics accredited Chemistry and Molecular Physics degree programmes, Oscar oversees collaborative efforts between the Schools of Chemistry and Physics in supporting students' learning journeys and delivering outstanding multidisciplinary teaching. His continued commitment to quality of teaching has been recognized with a School of Chemistry Teaching Excellence Award in 2022 and two University of Nottingham Lord Dearing Team Awards for Teaching and Learning in 2021 and 2023. In 2024 he was jointly awarded the Royal Society of Chemistry Team Prize for Excellence in Higher Education as a member of the Laboratory Development Team.
From 2018 to 2022, Oscar was the Faculty of Science Lead on the University Information Security and GDPR Working Group as well as a member of the University Health & Safety Committee until 2023. In 2022, he joined the University of Nottingham Senate as an elected member.
Teaching Summary
Dr. Oscar Siles Brügge is involved at all levels of undergraduate teaching in the School of Chemistry and uses an evidence-based approach to teaching and developing innovative teaching methods. He… read more
Dr. Oscar Siles Brügge is involved at all levels of undergraduate teaching in the School of Chemistry and uses an evidence-based approach to teaching and developing innovative teaching methods. He has disseminated the results of his work at national and international conferences and is a Fellow of Advance HE.
Current Teaching Responsibilities
CHEM1008 - Frontiers in Chemistry (contributing lecturer)
CHEM1011 - An Introduction to Spectroscopy, Energy and Bonding in Chemistry (tutorials)
CHEM1016 - Calculations in Chemistry (module convenor)
CHEM1018 - Mathematical Toolkit in Chemistry (module convenor)
CHEM1002/CHEM1020 - Year 1 Chemistry Labs (physical chemistry lab coordinator and senior demonstrator)
CHEM2017 - Energy, Spectroscopy, and Solid State Chemistry (tutorials)
PHAR2062 - Intro to Python for Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences (contributing lecturer)
CHEM3011 - Chemistry and Molecular Physics Literature and Communication Skills (module convenor and project supervisor)
CHEM3005/CHEM3015/CHEM3027 - Year 3 Chemistry Labs (physical chemistry lab coordinator, project supervisor, and senior demonstrator)
CHEM3064 - Chemical Bonding, Reactivity and Surfaces (contributing lecturer)
CHEM4007 - Chemistry Research Project (project supervisor and assessor)
Example past student projects: evaluating the effectiveness of flipped classroom teaching for first-year chemistry mathematics modules, integrating reflective practice into laboratory teaching to reduce anxiety and improve skills development, investigating the use of virtual reality and 3D printed visualizations to enhance student learning, developing accessible 3D printed molecular model kits for students with visual impairments