Hayden Thomas is a Research Chemist at Scion, where he runs the Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) suite to support scientific and commercial projects. His background is in synthetic and analytical chemistry, with a focus on organometallic chemistry. He earned his PhD and Bachelor of Science with honours from the University of Waikato.
Outside of the lab, Hayden enjoys stream and rock fishing for fun, and generally practices catch and release. Though not a keen mountain biker himself, he sometimes joins his partner, Ingrid, who is an avid mountain biker.
He spent his entire PhD in an NMR room, which he now finds "weirdly comforting" while running Scions advanced NMR lab.
Hayden Thomas
Research Chemist at Scion
Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand
Overview
Topics They Care About
NMR Spectroscopy
He manages Scion's NMR suite, using the technology to analyze bio-based products and support diverse research projects, including for commercial partners like Fonterra.
Synthetic Chemistry
His PhD from the University of Waikato focused on the synthesis of organometallic complexes, which forms the basis of his current research and analytical work.
Bio-Based Materials
His work at Scion involves analyzing bio-based products and plant materials, contributing to the development of sustainable materials from renewable resources.
Media Appearances
Hayden Thomas – Research Chemist (Scion) Profile. Featured in NIHERST (National Institute of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology)
Scion releases March Connect newsletter highlighting forest research, Indigenous expertise; publication features new scientist profiles. Featured in Industry Intel
Hayden Thomas - Scion Research Chemist. Featured in YouTube
Work History
6-2023
Research Chemist at Scion
8-2021 - 6-2023
Advanced Technical Officer at The University of Waikato
Education
Hayden has no verified education history
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Location : Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand
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Designation : Research Chemist at Scion
