World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!

D-Index & Metrics

Chemistry

D-Index
49
Citations
9080
World Ranking
14780
National Ranking
325

Overview

Jack K. Clegg is affiliated with the University of Queensland in Australia and specializes in materials science, with a primary focus on materials chemistry. Their research contributions also span physical and theoretical chemistry, organic chemistry, electronic, optical and magnetic materials, and inorganic chemistry.

Their research work extensively covers topics such as crystallization and solubility studies, X-ray diffraction in crystallography, crystallography and molecular interactions, supramolecular chemistry and complexes, magnetism in coordination complexes, molecular sensors and ion detection, and metal-organic frameworks synthesis and applications.

They have published frequently in:

  • The Cambridge Structural Database
  • Inorganic Chemistry
  • Dalton Transactions
  • Angewandte Chemie International Edition
  • CrystEngComm

Recent papers include:

  • "Crystallization of CsPbBr3 single crystals in water for X-ray detection," 2021, Nature Communications
  • "Elastically flexible molecular crystals," 2021, Chemical Society Reviews
  • "The mechanism of bending in a plastically flexible crystal," 2020, Chemical Communications
  • "An Adaptable Water-Soluble Molecular Boat for Selective Separation of Phenanthrene from Isomeric Anthracene," 2022, Journal of the American Chemical Society
  • "A charge-neutral organic cage selectively binds strongly hydrated sulfate anions in water," 2024, Nature Chemistry

Throughout their career, Jack K. Clegg has collaborated extensively, with frequent coauthors including:

  • John C. McMurtrie
  • Michael C. Pfrunder
  • Aidan J. Brock
  • Aaron S. Micallef
  • Phimphaka Harding

Best Publications

  • A Self‐Assembled M8L6 Cubic Cage that Selectively Encapsulates Large Aromatic Guests

    Wenjing Meng;Boris Breiner;Kari Rissanen;John D. Thoburn;John D. Thoburn

  • Atomic resolution of structural changes in elastic crystals of copper(II) acetylacetonate

    Anna Worthy;Arnaud Grosjean;Michael C. Pfrunder;Yanan Xu

  • Crystallization of CsPbBr3 single crystals in water for X-ray detection.

    Jiali Peng;Chelsea Q. Xia;Yalun Xu;Ruiming Li

  • Anion-induced reconstitution of a self-assembling system to express a chloride-binding Co10L15 pentagonal prism

    Imogen A. Riddell;Maarten M. J. Smulders;Jack K. Clegg;Jack K. Clegg;Yana R. Hristova

  • Encapsulation, storage and controlled release of sulfur hexafluoride from a metal–organic capsule

    Imogen A. Riddell;Maarten M. J. Smulders;Jack K. Clegg;Jonathan R. Nitschke

  • Reactivity modulation in container molecules

    Boris Breiner;Jack K. Clegg;Jonathan R. Nitschke

  • Controlling the Transmission of Stereochemical Information through Space in Terphenyl-Edged Fe4L6 Cages

    Wenjing Meng;Jack K. Clegg;John D. Thoburn;John D. Thoburn;Jonathan R. Nitschke

  • Subcomponent Self-Assembly and Guest-Binding Properties of Face-Capped Fe4L48+ Capsules

    Rana A. Bilbeisi;Jack K. Clegg;Noémie Elgrishi;Xavier de Hatten

  • Selective anion binding by a “Chameleon” capsule with a dynamically reconfigurable exterior

    Yana R. Hristova;Maarten M. J. Smulders;Jack K. Clegg;Boris Breiner

  • Elastically flexible molecular crystals.

    Amy J Thompson;Analia I Chamorro Orué;Akshay Jayamohanan Nair;Jason R Price

  • Five discrete multinuclear metal-organic assemblies from one ligand: deciphering the effects of different templates

    Imogen A. Riddell;Yana R. Hristova;Jack K. Clegg;Christopher S. Wood

  • A new FeII quaterpyridyl M4L6 tetrahedron exhibiting selective anion binding

    Christopher R. K. Glasson;George V. Meehan;Jack K. Clegg;Leonard F. Lindoy

  • The First Synthesis of the Sterically Encumbered Adamantoid Phosphazane P4(NtBu)6: Enabled by Mechanochemistry

    Yan X. Shi;Kai Xu;Jack K. Clegg;Rakesh Ganguly

  • A stimuli responsive system of self-assembled anion-binding Fe4L68+ cages

    Jack K. Clegg;Jack K. Clegg;Jonathan Cremers;Andrew J. Hogben;Boris Breiner

  • Metallosupramolecular self-assembly of a universal 3-ravel

    Feng Li;Jack K. Clegg;Leonard F. Lindoy;René B. Macquart

  • Self-assembled Metallo-supramolecular Systems Incorporating β-Diketone Motifs as Structural Elements

    David J. Bray;Jack K. Clegg;Leonard F. Lindoy;David Schilter

  • A Self‐Assembled M<sub>8</sub>L<sub>6</sub> Cubic Cage that Selectively Encapsulates Large Aromatic Guests

    Unknown

  • Hierarchical Self‐Assembly of a Chiral Metal–Organic Framework Displaying Pronounced Porosity

    Jack K. Clegg;Simon S. Iremonger;Michael J. Hayter;Peter D. Southon

  • Nonlinear Enhancement of Chiroptical Response through Subcomponent Substitution in M4L6 Cages

    Naoki Ousaka;Jack K. Clegg;Jonathan R. Nitschke

  • Unprecedented encapsulation of a [FeIIICl4]− anion in a cationic [FeII4L6]8+ tetrahedral cage derived from 5,5′′′-dimethyl-2,2′:5′,5′′:2′′,2′′′-quaterpyridine

    Christopher R. K. Glasson;Jack K. Clegg;Jack K. Clegg;John C. McMurtrie;George V. Meehan

  • Extended three-dimensional supramolecular architectures derived from trinuclear (bis-beta-diketonato)copper(II) metallocycles.

    Jack K. Clegg;Leonard F. Lindoy;John C. McMurtrie;John C. McMurtrie;David Schilter

  • Triangles and tetrahedra: metal directed self-assembly of metallo-supramolecular structures incorporating bis-β-diketonato ligands

    Jack K. Clegg;Leonard F. Lindoy;Boujema Moubaraki;Keith S. Murray

Frequent Co-Authors

Leonard F. Lindoy
Leonard F. Lindoy University of Sydney
Katrina A. Jolliffe
Katrina A. Jolliffe University of Sydney
Jonathan R. Nitschke
Jonathan R. Nitschke University of Cambridge
Cameron J. Kepert
Cameron J. Kepert University of Sydney
Janice R. Aldrich-Wright
Janice R. Aldrich-Wright Western Sydney University
Zhu Tao
Zhu Tao Guizhou University
Shinya Hayami
Shinya Hayami Kumamoto University
Simon Parsons
Simon Parsons University of Edinburgh
Keith S. Murray
Keith S. Murray Monash University
Cheng Yan
Cheng Yan Queensland University of Technology

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Report an issue

We appreciate your kind effort to assist us to improve this page, it would be helpful providing us with as much detail as possible in the text box below:

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

Studying Chemistry in the USA opens doors to diverse career options, especially when combined with related fields such as forensic science and criminal justice. For students interested in applying chemical knowledge to legal contexts, pursuing an online master's degree in forensic psychology can provide advanced training in understanding the scientific aspects of criminal investigations.

Careers in forensic science are among the high paying jobs in forensics, offering roles like forensic chemists and toxicologists that rely heavily on a chemistry background. This highlights the practical value of coupling your chemistry studies with forensic applications.

For those exploring educational options, there are various pathways, including associate degrees. Exploring criminal justice associate programs online can be a cost-effective way to begin a career in fields linked to chemistry and forensic science.

It’s also important to consider the financial aspect when choosing a program. Understanding criminal justice degree tuition can help you make informed decisions about your educational investments and future career prospects.

Best Scientists Citing Jack K. Clegg

Trending Scientists

Recently Published Articles