Andrew Counsell
Associate
Andrew Counsell is an associate in our Sydney chemistry team.
Andrew specialises in a variety of areas across the chemical sciences and biotechnology, with particular expertise in organic synthesis and methodology, medicinal chemistry, bioconjugation chemistry, biotherapeutics including antibody-drug conjugates, and materials including polymers for a range of applications.
In 2025, Andrew was awarded the Edward Waters Prize by the Institute of Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys of Australia (IPTA), a prestigious honour recognising exceptional academic excellence and strong potential to contribute to the profession.
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Education
- PhD in Chemistry, University of Cambridge, UK
- Master of Intellectual Property, University of Technology Sydney
- Bachelor of Science (Advanced) (Honours), University of Sydney
- Bachelor of Laws, University of Sydney
Industry Expertise
- Organic synthesis, methodology, and catalysis, small molecules
- Pharmaceuticals, medicinal chemistry, drug design and development, drug delivery
- Biologics and emerging modalities, antibody-drug conjugates, recombinant proteins, and peptides
- Energy conversion and storage, alternative fuel technologies, feedstock catalysis, and environmental science
Professional Affiliations
- Member - Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI)
- Associate Member - Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
- Member - The Institute of Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys of Australia (IPTA)


