Benjamin Rushton Email & Phone Number

Billingham, England, United Kingdom

• Conducting research into hydrodeoxygenation of biomass‑derived precursor molecules for the production of sustainable aviation fuel as part of the Biorenewables team at JMTC, directly contributing to technology focusing on fuel decarbonisation. • Independently led the direction of the project by conducting a thorough literature review to identify potential catalysts and promoters.• Sourced and synthesised catalysts before evaluating their activity and optimising reaction conditions using a Design of Experiments in JMP Pro.• Developed a gas chromatography method and calibration for the analysis of reaction products, adapting to overcome equipment limitations, with key analytical findings presented in reports and presentations.• Organised and conducted various health and safety projects such as spill kit and equipment store‑room audits, feeding back results within team meetings.• Driving my personal progression by organising discussions with mentors to push myself to my full potential and identify challenging professional opportunities.

Mytholmroyd, England, United Kingdom

During the seasonal periods I work as an ice cream van driver for Royd Ices which involves driving to various parks selling ice cream and ice lollies, taking payments, maintaining a clean working environment and restocking the van with produce. The experience greatly helped improve my customer service and communication skills.

Sowerby Bridge, England, United Kingdom

This role involved synthesis and quantitative analysis of polyurethane binders and raw materials. It included detailed research and data collection for comparison of new QC techniques, and new materials for use at offshore oil and gas sites, through property testing such as aging, tensile strength and hardness testing. This data required writing up and analysis to draw conclusions, with all research requiring to be conducted to specific standards.

Durham, England, United Kingdom

The role involved me planning, designing posts using Canva, advertising on the bar’s Instagram, which has over 1000 followers, and running two events per week in the college bar. This was a voluntary position that I had to balance alongside my degree and my work led to me being presented with the 2023 Contribution to the College Community Award.

Mchem, Chemistry

Activities and Societies: I am a member of the Durham University Chemistry Society and the current president of John Snow Board Games.

A* Chemistry | A* Mathematics | A* Physics | A As Further Mathematics

Activities and Societies: I took part in societies such as Math's Problems, Forensics and Sudoku. Through the Chemistry Department I took.

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