Kim Jelfs

Kim Jelfs is a British chemist and materials scientist. She is a Professor of Computational Materials Chemistry in the Department of Chemistry at Imperial College London.

Jelfs' research focuses on the computational design, synthesis, and characterization of organic porous materials, particularly polymers of intrinsic microporosity (PIMs) and related materials. Her work involves using computational methods, such as molecular dynamics simulations and machine learning, to predict the properties of these materials and guide their synthesis. This includes predicting gas adsorption, separations performance, and other functional properties. The aim is to accelerate the discovery of new materials for applications in areas such as gas separation, catalysis, and energy storage.

Jelfs received her PhD from the University of Liverpool in 2007. Prior to her current position at Imperial College London, she held postdoctoral positions at the University of Liverpool and the Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research in Mainz, Germany. She has received several awards for her research, recognizing her contributions to the field of materials chemistry. She is also active in promoting diversity in STEM fields.