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Professor Bryce Elliot Williamson

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Department: School of Physical & Chemical Sciences

Email: bryce.williamson@canterbury.ac.nz

Direct Dial: +64 3 3694238

Office: Matariki 504

Language: English

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Fields of Research

  • Chemical applications of group theory
  • Molecular electronic spectroscopy
  • Matrix-isolation spectroscopy
  • Molecular symmetry
  • Vibrational spectroscopy
  • Atmospheric chemistry

Researcher Summary

Research interests include: magnetooptical studies of chemical species ranging from diatomic radicals to transition-metal complexes and model compounds for biologically important molecules; UV/visible spectroscopy of matrix-isolated species; development of theoretical methods for extracting excited-state information concerning spin-orbit coupling, crystal-field interactions and vibronic effects from analysis of magnetooptical (MCD and MCPL) spectra; grazing-angle FT-IRRAS spectroscopy as a means to quantify trace contamination of surfaces; and chemistry and science education.

Subject Area: Disciplines

  • Chemistry: Analytical Chemistry; Physical Chemistry; Spectroscopy
  • Education: Educational Innovation

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Research/Scholarly/Creative Works

Edited Volumes
  • Hurrell R; Muscroft-Taylor A; Strange G; Williamson B (Ed.) (2017) Scientific Sleuthing: Chemical Discoveries Made in New Zealand. Christchurch: Clerestory Press. 280.
  • Hogan DJ. and Williamson BE. (1999) New Zealand is different: chemical milestones in New Zealand history. Christchurch: Clerestory Press. 308pp.
  • Hogan DJ; Williamson BE (Ed.) (1998) C.J. Wilkins: an 80th birthday tribute. Christchurch: NZIC. 125.
Journal Articles
  • Archer RJ., Scott HS., Polson MIJ., Williamson BE., Mathonière C., Rouzières M., Clérac R. and Kruger PE. (2018) Varied spin crossover behaviour in a family of dinuclear Fe(ii) triple helicate complexes. Dalton Transactions 47(24): 7965-7974. http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/c8dt01567h.
  • Wallace AJ., Williamson BE. and Crittenden DL. (2017) Coupled cluster calculations provide a one-to-one mapping between calculated and observed transition energies in the electronic absorption spectrum of zinc phthalocyanine. International Journal of Quantum Chemistry 117(8) e25350: 8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/qua.25350.
  • Crittenden DL., Wallace AJ. and Williamson BE. (2016) CASSCF-based explicit ligand field models clarify the ground state electronic structures of transition metal phthalocyanines (MPc; M = Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn). Canadian Journal of Chemistry 94(12): 1163-1168. http://dx.doi.org/10.1139/cjc-2016-0264.
  • Ghadamgahi S., Williamson BE. and Golovko VB. (2016) Activity of Catalysts Derived from Au101 Immobilized on Activated Carbon. Catalysis Letters 146(6): 1027-1032. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10562-016-1722-9.
  • Wallace AJ., Williamson BE. and Crittenden DL. (2016) CASSCF-based explicit ligand field models clarify the ground state electronic structures of transition metal phthalocyanines (MPc; M = Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn). Canadian Journal of Chemistry 94(12): 1163-1168. http://dx.doi.org/10.1139/cjc-2016-0264.
  • Abu Bakar F., Ruzicka JY., Nuramdhani I., Williamson BE., Holzenkaempfer M. and Golovko VB. (2015) Investigation of the Photodegradation of Reactive Blue 19 on P-25 Titanium Dioxide: Effect of Experimental Parameters. Australian Journal of Chemistry 68(3): 471-480. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/CH14024.
  • Ferguson A., Staniland RW., Fitchett CM., Squire MA., Williamson BE. and Kruger PE. (2014) Variation of guest selectivity within [Fe4L4](8+) tetrahedral cages through subtle modification of the face-capping ligand.. Dalton Transactions 43(39): 14550-14553. http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/c4dt02337d.
  • Ovoshchnikov DS., Donoeva BG., Williamson BE. and Golovko VB. (2014) Tuning the selectivity of a supported gold catalyst in solvent- and radical initiator-free aerobic oxidation of cyclohexene. Catalysis Science and Technology 4(3): 752-757. http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/c3cy01011b.
  • Revell LE. and Williamson BE. (2013) Why are some reactions slower at higher temperatures? Journal of Chemical Education 90(8): 1024-1027. http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/ed400086w.
  • Revell LE., Bodeker GE., Huck PE. and Williamson BE. (2012) Impacts of the production and consumption of biofuels on stratospheric ozone. Geophysical Research Letters 39 L10804 http://dx.doi.org/10.1029/2012GL051546.
  • Revell LE., Bodeker GE., Huck PE., Williamson BE. and Rozanov E. (2012) The sensitivity of stratospheric ozone through the 21st century to N2O and CH4. Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics 12(7): 11309-11317. http://dx.doi.org/10.5194/acp-12-11309-2012.
  • Revell LE., Bodeker GE., Smale D., Lehmann R., Huck PE., Williamson BE., Rozanov E. and Struthers H. (2012) The effectiveness of N2O in depleting stratospheric ozone. Geophysical Research Letters 39 L15806: 6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1029/2012GL052143.
  • Williamson B. and Hartshorn R. (2012) The seismic impact on chemistry teaching and research at University of Canterbury. Chemistry Education in New Zealand (ChemEd NZ) 127(May 2012): 2-8.
  • Harrison JJ. and Williamson BE. (2011) Magnetic circular dichroism and absorption spectra of methylidyne in a krypton matrix. Journal of Physical Chemistry A 115: 8643-8649. http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/jp2048986.
  • Lehr J., Williamson BE. and Downard AJ. (2011) Spontaneous Grafting of Nitrophenyl Groups to Planar Glassy Carbon Substrates: Evidence for Two Mechanisms. The Journal of Physical Chemistry C 115(14): 6629-6634. http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/jp111838r.
  • Williamson BE. (2011) Determining the order of a molecular point group. Australian Journal of Education in Chemistry 71: 19-21.
  • Lehr J., Garrett DJ., Paulik MG., Flavel BS., Brooksby PA., Williamson BE. and Downard AJ. (2010) Patterning of Metal, Carbon, and Semiconductor Substrates with Thin Organic Films by Microcontact Printing with Aryldiazonium Salt Inks. Analytical Chemistry 82(16): 7027-7034. http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/ac101785c.
  • Lehr J., Williamson BE., Barrière F. and Downard AJ. (2010) Dependence of catalytic activity and long-term stability of enzyme hydrogel films on curing time. Bioelectrochemistry 79(1): 142-146. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.bioelechem.2009.12.004.
  • Williamson BE. (2010) Shake proves precautions at chemistry faculty. Flashpoint (Spring 2010): 4-7.
  • Lehr J., Williamson BE., Flavel BS. and Downard AJ. (2009) Reaction of Gold Substrates with Diazonium Salts in Acidic Solution at Open-Circuit Potential. Langmuir 25(23): 13503-13509. http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/la902002n.
  • Perston BB., Hamilton ML., Harland PW., Thomson MA., Melling PJ. and Williamson BE. (2008) Fiber-Optic Infrared Reflection Absorption Spectroscopy for Trace Analysis on Surfaces of Varying Roughness. Part II: Acetaminophen on Stainless Steel. Applied Spectroscopy 62(3): 312-318. http://dx.doi.org/10.1366/000370208783759731.
  • Perston BB., Hamilton ML., Williamson BE., Harland PW., Thomson MA. and Melling PJ. (2007) Grazing-Angle Fibre-Optic Fourier Transform Infrared Reflection-Absorption Spectroscopy for the in Situ Detection and Quantification of Two Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients on Glass. Analytical Chemistry 79(3): 1231-1236. http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/ac061660a.
  • Hamilton ML., Perston BB., Harland PW., Williamson BE., Thomson MA. and Melling PJ. (2006) Fiber-Optic Infrared Reflection Absorption Spectroscopy for Trace Analysis on Surfaces of Varying Roughness: Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate on Stainless Steel. Applied Spectroscopy 60(5): 516-520. http://dx.doi.org/10.1366/000370206777412239.
  • Hamilton ML., Perston BB., Harland PW., Williamson BE., Thomson MA. and Melling PJ. (2005) Grazing-Angle Fiber-Optic IRRAS for in Situ Cleaning Validation. Organic Process Research and Development 9: 337-343.
  • Harrison JJ. and Williamson BE. (2005) Magnetic circular dichroism and absorption spectra of phosphinidene in noble-gas matrices. Journal of Physical Chemistry A 109(7): 1343-1347. http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/jp0453156.
  • Harrison JJ. and Williamson BE. (2005) Magnetic circular dichroism of the mercapto radical in noble-gas matrices. Journal of the Indian Institute of Science 85: 391-402.
  • Domingo N., Williamson BE., Gómez-Segura J., Gerbier P., Ruiz-Molina D., Amabilino DB., Veciana J. and Tejada J. (2004) Magnetism of isolated Mn12 single-molecule magnets detected by magnetic circular dichroism: Observation of spin tunneling with a magneto-optical technique. Physical Review B 69 52405: 1-4.
  • Gerbier P., Domingo N., Gómez-Segura J., Ruiz-Molina D., Amabilino DB., Tejada J., Williamson BE. and Veciana J. (2004) Chiral, single-molecule nanomagnets: Synthesis, magnetic characterization and natural and magnetic circular dichroism. Journal of Materials Chemistry 14: 2455-2460.
  • Harrison JJ., Williamson BE. and Rose JL. (2004) Magneto-optical investigations of imidogen in inert-gas matrices. Journal of Physical Chemistry A 108: 2633-2637.
  • Wilkins CJ., Tennant WC., Williamson BE. and McCammon CA. (2003) New Zealand Jade: Colouring and Constitution. Chem NZ 90: 16-21.
  • Wilkins CJ., Tennant WC., Williamson BE. and McCammon CA. (2003) Spectroscopic and related evidence on the colouring and constitution of New Zealand jade. American Mineralogist 88: 1336-1344.
  • Williamson BE. (2002) Working Out Thermodynamics. Education in Chemistry 39: 16-21.
  • Williamson BE. and Morikawa T. (2002) A chemically relevant model for teaching of the second law of thermodynamics. Journal of Chemical Education 79: 339-342.
  • Williamson BE. and Taylor KCL. (2002) Group theory and the near-ultraviolet absorption spectrum of gas-phase benzene: An APCEL Experiment. Australian Journal of Education in Chemistry 58: 13-20.
  • Morikawa T. and Williamson BE. (2001) Model teaching of electrical neutrality in electrolyte solutions. Journal of Chemistry Education 78(7): 934-936.
  • Prince BJ., Williamson BE. and Reeves RJ. (2001) Aggregation and site-selective spectroscopy of matrix-isolated metallophthalocyanines. Journal of Luminescence 93(4): 293-301.
  • Dunford CL., Williamson BE. and Krausz E. (2000) Temperature-dependent magnetic circular dichroism of lutetium bisphthalocyanine. The Journal of Physical Chemistry A 104(16): 3537-3543.
  • Langford VS. and Williamson BE. (1999) Magnetic circular dichroism of C60+ and C60- radicals in an argon matrices. Journal of Physical Chemistry A 103(33): 6533-6539.
  • Maclagan RGAR., Nieuwenhuyzen M., Wilkins CJ. and Williamson BE. (1999) Structural study of the cyclic chlorosiloxanes and chlorosilathianes (Aug, pg 2697, 1998). JOURNAL OF THE CHEMICAL SOCIETY-DALTON TRANSACTIONS (6): 1025-1025.
  • Langford VS. and Williamson BE. (1998) Magnetic circular dichroism and absorption spectra of the NH radical in an argon matrix. Journal of Physical Chemistry A 102: 2415-2423.
  • Langford VS. and Williamson BE. (1998) Magnetic circular dichroism of the CH radical in an argon matrix. Journal of Physical Chemistry A 102: 138-145.
  • Maclagan RGAR., Neiuwenhuyzen M., Wilkins CJ. and Williamson BE. (1998) Structural study of the cyclic chlorosiloxanes and chlorosilathiones. Journal of the Chemical Society, Dalton Transactions : 2697-2701.
  • Purchase R., Krausz E. and Williamson BE. (1998) Magneto-optic measurements of spectral holes. Journal of Luminescence 76 and 77: 339-343.
  • Williamson B. (1998) A consistent definition of anode and cathode. CHEM NZ 73: 7-10.
  • Dunford CL. and Williamson BE. (1997) Weak temperature dependence in the magnetic circular dichroism of matrix-isolated copper phthalocyanine. The Journal of Physical Chemistry A 101: 2050-2054.
  • Langford V. and Williamson B. (1997) 100 years of the Zeeman effect. CHEM NZ 68: 13-21.
  • Langford VS. and Williamson BE. (1997) Magnetic circular dichroism and absorption spectra of the hydroxyl radical in an argon matrix. Journal of Physical Chemistry A 101: 3119-3124.
  • Williamson BE. and Hogan DJ. (1997) Unit standards in Chemistry: Survey and assessment. CHEM NZ 69: 9-14.
  • Dunford CL., Williamson BE., Schatz PN., Gasyna Z., Krausz E. and Riesen H. (1996) Spectral hole-burning and magnetic circular dichroism of matrix-isolated copper phthalocyanine. Chem. Phys. Letters 260: 522-528.
  • Krausz E., Riesen H., Schatz PN., Gasyna Z., Dunford CL. and Williamson BE. (1996) Magneto-optical hole-burning studies of matrix-isolated phthalocyanines. Journal of Luminescence 66 & 67: 19-24.
  • Gasyna Z., Metcalf DH., Schatz PN., McConnell CL. and Williamson BE. (1995) Magnetooptical spectra of zinc octaethylporphyrin in an argon matrix. The Journal of Physical Chemistry 99(16): 5865-5872. http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/j100016a021.
  • Upton AHP. and Williamson BE. (1994) Magnetic circular dichroism and absorption spectra of hexacyanoferrate(III) in a polyvinylalcohol film. Journal of Physical Chemistry 98: 71-76.
  • Williamson BE., Roser DC. and Vala M. (1994) Magnetic circular dichroism and absorption spectra of the gamma-band region of titanium monoxide in an argon matrix. Journal of Physical Chemistry 98: 3624-3630.
  • VanCott TC., Metcalf DH., Koralewski M., Schatz PN. and Williamson BE. (1993) Magnetooptical spectroscopy of zinc tetrabenzoporphyrin in an argon matrix. The Journal of Physical Chemistry 97: 7417-7426.
  • Williamson BE. (1993) The use of computers in education. CHEM NZ 51: 1-2.
  • Williamson BE., VanCott TC., Boyle ME., Misener GC., Stillman MJ. and Schatz PN. (1992) Determination of the ground state of manganese phthalocyanine using magnetic circular dichroism and absorption spectroscopy. Journal of the American Chemical Society 114: 2412-2419.
  • Williamson BE., VanCott TC., Rose JL., Schrimpf A., Koralewski M. and Schatz PN. (1991) Electronic spectra of phthalonitrile isolated in an argon matrix. Journal of Physical Chemistry 95: 6835-6842.
  • Metcalf DM., VanCott TC., Snyder SW., Schatz PN. and Williamson BE. (1990) Magnetic circularly polarized luminescence of zinc phthalocyanine in an argon matrix. Journal of Physical Chemistry 94: 2828-2832.
  • VanCott TC., Rose JL., Misener GC., Williamson BE., Schrimpf AE., Boyle ME. and Schatz PN. (1989) Magnetic circular dichroism and absorption spectrum of zinc phthalocyanine in an argon matrix, between 14 700 and 74 000 cm-1. Journal of Physical Chemistry 93: 2999-3011.
  • Williamson BE., Dubicki L. and Harnung SE. (1988) Vibrational Raman spectra of tris(1,2-ethanediamine) complexes of cobalt(III) and rhodium(III). Inorg. Chem. 27: 3484-3490.
  • Samet C., Rose JL., Williamson BE. and Schatz PN. (1987) Magnetic circular dichroism of the potassium atom “blue triplet” in a xenon matrix. Chem. Phys. Letters 142: 557-561.
  • Williamson BE., Boyle ME., Schatz PN., Marks JP. and Snyder PA. (1987) Vacuum ultraviolet MCD and absorption spectra of zinc phthalocyanine isolated in an Ar matrix using synchrotron radiation. Chem. Phys. Letters 140: 483-488.
  • Boyle ME., Williamson BE., Schatz PN., Marks JP. and Snyder PA. (1986) Vacuum ultraviolet MCD and absorption spectra of benzene isolated in an Ar matrix using synchrotron radiation. Chem. Phys. Letters 130: 33-38.
  • Boyle ME., Williamson BE., Schatz PN., Marks JP. and Snyder PA. (1986) Vacuum ultraviolet MCD and absorption spectra of P4 isolated in an Ar matrix using synchrotron radiation. Chem. Phys. Letters 125: 349-354.
  • Rose J., Smith D., Williamson BE., Schatz PN. and O'Brien MCM. (1986) Magnetic circular dichroism and the Jahn-Teller effect in 2S -> 2P transitions of sodium and lithium atoms isolated in xenon matrices. J. Phys. Chem. 90: 2608-2615.
  • Smith D., Williamson BE. and Schatz PN. (1986) Identification of the alkalide, Na-, in Na/NH3 matrices using MCD. Chem. Phys. Letters 131: 457-462.
  • Nelson DGA. and Williamson BE. (1985) Raman spectra of phosphate and monofluorophosphate ions in several dentally-relevant materials. Caries Res. 19: 113-121.
  • Dubicki L. and Williamson B. (1984) Raman spectra of Co(NH3)6X3 (X = Cl, Br, I) complexes. Inorg. Chem. 23: 3779-3784.
  • Dubicki L., Ferguson J. and Williamson B. (1984) Circular dichroism of cobalt(III) complexes. 2. Phase changes in Λ-Co(sep)(NO3)3. Journal of Physical Chemistry 88(19): 4254-4258. http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/j150663a014.
  • Dubicki L., Ferguson J. and Williamson B. (1984) Circular dichroism of cobalt(III) complexes: II. Phase changes in lambda-Co(sepulchrate)(NO3)3. The Journal of Physical Chemistry A 88: 4254-4258.
  • Dubicki L., Ferguson J. and Williamson B. (1983) Inequivalent clusters and energy transfer in trinuclear chromium(III) acetate. Inorg. Chem. 22: 3220-3224.
  • Welberry TR. and Williamson BE. (1983) Evidence for the isomorphism of the low-temperature form of hexaammine cobalt(III) iodide with the room-temperature structure of hexaamminecobalt(III) chloride. Acta Crystallographica 39: 513-514.
  • Nelson DGA. and Williamson BE. (1982) Low-temperature laser Raman spectroscopy of synthetic carbonated apatites and dental enamel. Australian Journal of Chemistry 35: 715-727.
Chapters
  • Wikaira J. and Gainsford G. (2017) ISBN: 978-0-9922517-7-2. In Hurrell R; Muscroft-Taylor A; Strange G; Williamson B (Ed.), Scientific Sleuthing: 219-239. Christchurch, New Zealand: The Caxton Press.
  • Williamson BE. (1997) Nobel Prize in Chemistry, 1996: The discovery of the fullerenes. In Fogliani CL (Ed.), Australian Chemical Resource Book: 132-139. Bathurst: Chemical and Scientific Aid Centre.
Conference Contributions - Other
  • Anderson DP., Adnan R., Donoeva B., Ovoshchnikov D., Abu Bakar F., Ruzicka JY., Steven J., Hashemizadeh I., Marshall A. and Williamson B. (2017) Fine-tuning nanoparticles for catalysis and sensing: a journey towards precisely controlled fabrication. Queenstown, New Zealand: 8th International Conference on Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology, 12-16 Feb 2017.
  • Golovko V., Ghadamgahi S., Cheong S., Tilley R., Anderson D. and Williamson B. (2015) Activation of catalysts made using hour-glass shaped Ru particles – the shape is the key to high activity. Nelson, New Zealand: AMN-7: Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology, 8-12 Feb 2015.
  • Revell L., Bodeker G., Huck P., Smale D. and Williamson B. (2011) The chemical sensitivity of stratospheric ozone to nitrous oxide and methane. Denver, CO, USA: World Climate Research Program Open Science Conference (WCRP OSC), 24-28 Oct 2011.
  • Revell LE., Bodeker GE., Huck PE., Smale D. and Williamson BE. (2011) What is happening to ozone in the 21st century? Wellington, New Zealand: Extreme Weather 2011, 9-11 Feb 2011.
  • Downard AJ., Lehr J., Garrett D., Flavel B., Williamson B., Brooksby P. and Paulik M. (2010) Single- and Two-Component Patterning of Carbon, Metal and Silicon Substrates by Microcontact Printing with Aryldiazonium Salt Inks. Nice, France: 61st Annual Meeting of the International Society of Electrochemistry, 26 Sep-1 Oct 2010.
  • Revell L., Bodeker G., Huck P. and Williamson B. (2010) The effects of year-to-year variability and trends in stratospheric climate on the chemistry driving ozone depletion. Vienna, Austria: European Geosciences Union (EGU) General Assembly 2010, 2-7 May 2010.
  • Revell L., Bodeker G., Smale D., Huck P. and Williamson B. (2010) How will future greenhouse gas emissions affect the Antarctic ozone hole? University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand: Annual Antarctic Conference 2010: A Taste of the Ice, 5-7 Jul 2010.
  • Lehr J., Garrett DJ., Williamson BE. and Downard AJ. (2009) Investigations and Applications of Spontaneous Grafting of Aryldiazonium Salts. Ankara University, Turkey: 8th International Electrochemistry Meeting in Turkey, 8-11 Oct 2009.
  • Williamson B. and Taylor KCL. (2008) Measuring the Jahn-Teller Effect. Dunedin, New Zealand: Chemistry and the Biosphere Conference, 30 Nov-4 Dec 2008.
  • Williamson BE. (2008) Magneto-Optical Spectroscopy of Metalloporhyrins and Metallophthalocyanines. Mahabalipuram, India: Spectroscopy and Dynamics of Molecules and Clusters : Fifth Discussion Meeting (SDMC5), 22-24 Feb 2008.
  • Williamson BE. (2006) Magneto-optical Spectroscopy of Matrix-Isolated Metalloporphyrins and Metallophthalocyanines. Dunedin, New Zealand: Laser and Applications Research Theme Meeting, 20-20 Nov 2006.
  • Perston BB., Hamilton ML., Harland PW., Williamson BE., Melling PJ. and Thomson M. (2005) Fourier transform infrared external reflection spectroscopy for the detection, identification and quantification of surface contamination. Honolulu, HI, USA: Pacifichem 2005, International Chemical Congress of Pacific Basin Societies, 14 Dec 2005.
  • Jansen K., Vala M. and Williamson BE. (2003) Site symmetry of Ni(0) and Fe(0) atoms isolated in solid krypton matrix. Bates College, Lewiston , Maine: Gordon Research Conference on the Chemistry and Physics of Matrix Isolated Species, 14 Jul 2004.
  • Williamson BE. and Taylor KCL. (2003) Jahn-Teller coupling in the ground and excited states of the ferricenium radical isolated in argon. Bates College, Lewiston ME, USA: Gordon Research Conference on the Chemistry and Physics of Matrix Isolated Species, 1 Jul 2003.
  • Williamson BE. (2001) Group theory and the near-ultraviolet absorption spectrum of benzene. Sydney, Australia: Australasian Physical Chemistry Enhanced Laboratory Learning Workshop, 1 Feb 2001.
  • Williamson BE. (2000) Magnetic circular dichroism of lutetium bisphthalocyanine. Canberra, Australia: Eleventh Convention of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute, 1 Feb 2000.
  • Williamson BE. (1999) Selective fluorescence-detected MCD and multi-mode Jahn-Teller coupling in metalloporphyrins. Plymouth, MA, USA: Gordon Research Conference on the Chemistry and Physics of Matrix Isolated Species, 1 Aug 1999.
  • Williamson BE. (1999) Temperature-dependent magnetic circular dichroism of matrix-isolated hydride free radicals. Plymouth, MA, USA: Gordon Research Conference on the Chemistry and Physics of Matrix Isolated Species, 1 Aug 1999.
  • Williamson BE. (1998) Magneto-optical spectroscopy of matrix-isolated hydride free radicals. University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia: Australian Conference on Physical Chemistry, 1 Jul 1998.
  • Langford VS. and Williamson BE. (1996) Magnetic Circular Dichroism of the Hydroxyl Radical in an Argon Matrix. Dunedin, New Zealand: NZIC Conference, 1 Dec 1996.
  • Williamson BE. (1996) Magnetic circular dichroism of the hydroxyl radical in an argon matrix. University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand: New Zealand Institute of Chemistry Conference, 1 Dec 1996.
  • Williamson BE. (1995) Jahn-Teller and crystal-field effects in matrix-isolated metalloporphyrins. Australian National University, Canberra, Australia: Australian Conference on Physical Chemistry, 1 Feb 1995.
  • Williamson BE. (1995) Jahn-Teller and crystal-field effects in matrix-isolated metalloporphyrins. Plymouth, MA, USA: Gordon Research Conference on the Chemistry and Physics of Matrix Isolated Species, 1 Aug 1995.
  • Williamson BE. (1995) Temperature-dependent MCD of matrix-isolated metalloporphyrins. Plymouth, MA, USA: Gordon Research Conference on the Chemistry and Physics of Matrix Isolated Species, 1 Aug 1995.
  • Williamson BE. (1992) Magnetooptical spectroscopy of the Q transition of zinc tetrabenzoporphyrin isolated in an argon matrix. Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA: 47th International Symposium on Molecular Spectroscopy, 1 Jun 1992.
  • Williamson BE. (1991) Determination of the orbital reduction factor of the ferricyanide ion using magnetic circular dichroism. University of Cantebury, Christchurch, New Zealand: New Zealand Institute of Chemistry Conference, 1 Aug 1991.
  • Williamson BE. (1991) Magnetooptical spectroscopy of matrix-isolated metallophthalocyanines and metalloporphyrins. Australian National University: Australian Conference on Optics, Lasers and Spectroscopy, 1 Oct 1991.
  • Williamson BE. (1989) MCD at Canterbury. Waikato University, Hamilton, New Zealand: New Zealand Institute of Chemistry Conference, 1 Aug 1989.
  • Williamson BE. (1988) Magnetic circular dichroism of zinc phthalocyanine isolated in an argon matrix obtained with synchrotron radiation and conventional sources. Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand: New Zealand Institute of Chemistry Conference, 1 Aug 1988.
  • Williamson BE. (1988) Matrix-isolation magnetic circular dichroism and absorption spectra of zinc phthalocyanine. University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, USA: Synchrotron Research Center User’s Group Meeting, 1 Oct 1988.
  • Williamson BE. (1988) Vibrational analysis of the low frequency (600-150 cm-1) modes of cobalt(III) polyamine complexes. Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand: New Zealand Institute of Chemistry Conference, 1 Aug 1988.
  • Williamson BE. (1987) The use of synchrotron radiation in magnetic circular dichroism. University of Melbourne, Australia: Australian Institute of Physical Sciences Workshop on the Uses of Synchrotron Radiation, 1 Aug 1987.
Oral Presentations
  • Williamson BE., Taylor KCL. and Langford VS. (2004) Magneto-Optical Spectroscopy and the Jahn-Teller Effect in the Ferricenium Radical. Department of Chemical and Physical Sciences, Victoria University of Wellington, Wellington: 2004 Mellor Lecture, 15 Aug 2009.
  • Williamson BE. (2000) New Zealand is Different: Chemical Milestones in New Zealand. Stout Research Centre Seminar, Victoria University of Wellington, Wellington: History Research Seminar, 09 Apr 2009.
Other
  • Purchase R., Krausz E., Riesen H., Williamson BE., Dunford CL., Schatz PN. and Gasyna Z. (1996) Chemical applications of FLN and spectral hole-burning: matrix-isolated chromophores. OSA Technical Digest Series: 192-193. Washington D.C.: Optical Society of America.
Theses / Dissertations
  • Williamson BE. (1983) Optical and vibrational studies of transition metal complexes in the solid state. Canberra, Australia. Australian National University.

Editorial Work

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  • CHEM NEW ZEALAND Editor ( 1997 - 2002)
  • Journal Editing Editor ( 1991 - 2007)

Review and Refereeing

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  • Applied Spectroscopy ( 1986 - 2023)
  • Inorganic Chemistry ( 1997 - 2002)
  • Journal of Alloys ( 1997 - 2002)
  • Journal of Luminescence ( 1997 - 2002)
  • Journal of Physics and Chemistry ( 1997 - 2002)
  • Journal of the American Chemical Society ( 2006 - 2023)
  • Optics Letters ( 1997 - 2002)

Affiliations

  • New Zealand Institute of Chemistry (NZIC) (Professional Organisation): Fellow (FNZIC)
  • Royal Society of New Zealand (RSNZ) (Professional Organisation): Member

Future Research

  • Theoretical understanding of the effects of vibronic coupling on magneto-optical spectra

Key Methodologies

  • Grazing-angle FT-IRRAS spectroscopy
  • Magnetic circular dichroism (MCD)
  • Optical and matrix-isolation spectroscopy
  • UV/visible spectroscopy
  • Zeeman spectroscopy
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