Steven Langford is currently Professor of Organic Chemistry and Head, School of Chemistry at Monash University. He is an experienced educator and innovator, teaching all facets of undergraduate chemistry. Professor Langford is well known for his engaging, effective and award-winning teaching styles. In 2005 he was awarded the Faculty of Science Dean’s Excellence in Science Teaching Award and in 2006 was one of only a handful of scientists to receive an inaugural Carrick Citation for outstanding contributions to student learning in Australian university teaching by the Federal Government. He was also awarded the Centenary of Federation teaching award from the Royal Australian Chemical Institute – its premier teaching award – in that same year. Apart from teaching, Prof Langford leads a strong research group applying chemical concepts to global challenges. He has published over 120 research papers and book chapters and was awarded an international research award in 2006.