Matt de Vere
@mattdv-t.bsky.social
PDRA, Bakewell Group at KCL (formerly: PDRA, Willcox Group, Manchester; PhD, Stasch Group, St Andrews). Main Group inorganic chemist, loves pretty crystals, sometimes posts pictures of food
One of the prettiest single crystals I think I've ever grown 🤩
October 20, 2025 at 8:52 PM
One of the prettiest single crystals I think I've ever grown 🤩
A first for me today - a reaction with *water* as the solvent 🤯
September 24, 2025 at 2:32 PM
A first for me today - a reaction with *water* as the solvent 🤯
On the way back from #EUCOMC2025 - a wonderfully organised meeting in an absolutely beautiful city with some really fantastic science on show. Pretty good all round! Great to show off some exciting work with the @bakewellgroup.bsky.social too!
July 10, 2025 at 5:28 PM
On the way back from #EUCOMC2025 - a wonderfully organised meeting in an absolutely beautiful city with some really fantastic science on show. Pretty good all round! Great to show off some exciting work with the @bakewellgroup.bsky.social too!
June 25, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Physchem? More like fizz-chem amirite #chemsky #realtimechem
June 10, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Physchem? More like fizz-chem amirite #chemsky #realtimechem
Saw an old friend today
June 5, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Saw an old friend today
Had a trip to Brussels this weekend for other reasons, had to duck the main event a couple of times for a few important chemistry pilgrimages! #chemsky
June 2, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Had a trip to Brussels this weekend for other reasons, had to duck the main event a couple of times for a few important chemistry pilgrimages! #chemsky
Tried this guy again, slightly different solvent and less magic but still a pretty dramatic colour change!
One of the students in the lab threatened to drink it, because "if it looks delicious it must therefore taste delicious" 🤔 #realtimechem #chemsky
One of the students in the lab threatened to drink it, because "if it looks delicious it must therefore taste delicious" 🤔 #realtimechem #chemsky
May 16, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Tried this guy again, slightly different solvent and less magic but still a pretty dramatic colour change!
One of the students in the lab threatened to drink it, because "if it looks delicious it must therefore taste delicious" 🤔 #realtimechem #chemsky
One of the students in the lab threatened to drink it, because "if it looks delicious it must therefore taste delicious" 🤔 #realtimechem #chemsky
Was hoping the bone would slide straight out the joint but didn't quite! Still very delicious! #chemistswhocook
April 20, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Was hoping the bone would slide straight out the joint but didn't quite! Still very delicious! #chemistswhocook
Thought I'd try something a bit different with the easter lamb this year, Indian-spiced lamb with spicy potatoes #chemistswhocook
April 20, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Thought I'd try something a bit different with the easter lamb this year, Indian-spiced lamb with spicy potatoes #chemistswhocook
Cocrystallisation of two steps of a stepwise reaction!
May you 🫵🏼 too be blessed by the crystallisation gods!
#chemsky #realtimechem #getbigcrystals
May you 🫵🏼 too be blessed by the crystallisation gods!
#chemsky #realtimechem #getbigcrystals
April 12, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Cocrystallisation of two steps of a stepwise reaction!
May you 🫵🏼 too be blessed by the crystallisation gods!
#chemsky #realtimechem #getbigcrystals
May you 🫵🏼 too be blessed by the crystallisation gods!
#chemsky #realtimechem #getbigcrystals
Super super enjoyed presenting at #Dalton2025 today representing the @bakewellgroup.bsky.social! ☀️👶◻️
April 2, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Super super enjoyed presenting at #Dalton2025 today representing the @bakewellgroup.bsky.social! ☀️👶◻️
Colour changes remain the best thing in chemistry #chemsky #realtimechem
March 27, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Colour changes remain the best thing in chemistry #chemsky #realtimechem
Another day working at @nhm-london.bsky.social - think I might have acquired the coolest crystal structure I've ever had (stay tuned...) - and look at these monsters from Clare! @bakewellgroup.bsky.social #chemsky
March 21, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Another day working at @nhm-london.bsky.social - think I might have acquired the coolest crystal structure I've ever had (stay tuned...) - and look at these monsters from Clare! @bakewellgroup.bsky.social #chemsky
Didn't realise my vial was offering a buy one get three free deal on crystals this morning! 😅 #realtimechem #chemsky
March 10, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Didn't realise my vial was offering a buy one get three free deal on crystals this morning! 😅 #realtimechem #chemsky
Another trip to @nhm-london.bsky.social for some crystallography today, a fantastic opportunity to check out some of the fantastic natural crystals they have on display there! My little guys are rather a lot smaller 🥺 #chemsky #realtimechem
February 20, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Another trip to @nhm-london.bsky.social for some crystallography today, a fantastic opportunity to check out some of the fantastic natural crystals they have on display there! My little guys are rather a lot smaller 🥺 #chemsky #realtimechem
Philly cheesesteaks and an Andy Reid-inspired Mac and cheese for a pre superbowl feast #chemistswhocook
February 9, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Philly cheesesteaks and an Andy Reid-inspired Mac and cheese for a pre superbowl feast #chemistswhocook
I love a reaction you can watch go by eye! #chemsky #realtimechem
January 24, 2025 at 8:45 AM
I love a reaction you can watch go by eye! #chemsky #realtimechem
In awe of the size of these rocks! I wish everything crystallised as nicely as these mad boys! #chemsky #realtimechem
January 17, 2025 at 7:29 PM
In awe of the size of these rocks! I wish everything crystallised as nicely as these mad boys! #chemsky #realtimechem
Traditional de Vere household roast lamb for Christmas (mum, who makes the rules, doesn't like turkey)
Merry Christmas all! #chemistswhocook
Merry Christmas all! #chemistswhocook
December 26, 2024 at 9:17 AM
Traditional de Vere household roast lamb for Christmas (mum, who makes the rules, doesn't like turkey)
Merry Christmas all! #chemistswhocook
Merry Christmas all! #chemistswhocook
Good to see our project student in the @bakewellgroup.bsky.social is getting into the festive spirit with this strangely Christmas pudding resembling reaction set up! #chemsky
December 12, 2024 at 2:40 PM
Good to see our project student in the @bakewellgroup.bsky.social is getting into the festive spirit with this strangely Christmas pudding resembling reaction set up! #chemsky
Feeling lazy so followed this recipe www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes... but the chicken definitely needed marinating and it needs something to give it a bit of kick! Extremely satisfying nevertheless 😋 #chemistswhocook
November 24, 2024 at 10:36 PM
Feeling lazy so followed this recipe www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes... but the chicken definitely needed marinating and it needs something to give it a bit of kick! Extremely satisfying nevertheless 😋 #chemistswhocook
Somewhat embarrassed by how excited I was when I clocked this just now
November 23, 2024 at 11:51 AM
Somewhat embarrassed by how excited I was when I clocked this just now