David P. McMahon
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David P. McMahon is a leading figure in solid-state chemistry, whose work bridges computational prediction and experimental discovery to reveal the hidden structural complexity of molecular crystals. His research focuses on crystal engineering, polymorphism, and the development of high-throughput methodologies for mapping the solid-form landscapes of organic molecules. In his landmark 2019 study, McMahon demonstrated a powerful integrated approach—combining crystal structure prediction with robotic crystallisation screens—to uncover new polymorphs of well-known compounds. This work, cited nearly 100 times, notably identified a previously overlooked porous polymorph of trimesic acid, a discovery that challenges long-held assumptions about the completeness of our knowledge of even simple organic solids. His contributions have reshaped how researchers think about the relationship between predicted and experimentally accessible crystal forms, offering a template for discovering functional materials with tailored properties. McMahon’s impact is felt across the fields of pharmaceutical solid-state science and materials chemistry, where his methods are increasingly adopted to accelerate the search for novel crystalline phases.
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