Welcome to The Davis Group – Oxford Chemistry Innovators in Molecular Recognition & Nanoparticle Engineering.

Based in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Oxford, the JJD Group is an interdisciplinary research team advancing the science of molecular recognition and nanoparticle design.

We develop and apply cutting-edge methods to optimise and transduce molecular interactions—such as protein:protein and host:guest recognition—and engineer smart nanoparticles that respond to their environment and target specific molecules.

Our recent work includes novel ways to control water exposure at binding or paramagnetic sites, enabling enhanced binding affinity and advanced imaging contrast.

Our research bridges fundamental chemistry with real-world application, with a growing focus on translational diagnostics and molecular sensing.