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London Area, United Kingdom

London, England, United Kingdom

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Tutoring mathematics, physics, chemistry and biology.

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Development and study of novel nanoparticle composite materials, including orthogonal metal oxidation state analysis.

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Three month industrial experience working in a spirit quality analytics laboratory for Bacardi, focusing primarily on the analysis of gin and whisky samples at various stages of product development (i.e. from concentrated spirit to finished bottled product).Role involved daily analysis of key product attributes (alcohol strength, turbidity, transmittance, pH and colour), measurement of Cu and Ca concentrations in samples via atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS), measurement of major… Show more Three month industrial experience working in a spirit quality analytics laboratory for Bacardi, focusing primarily on the analysis of gin and whisky samples at various stages of product development (i.e. from concentrated spirit to finished bottled product).Role involved daily analysis of key product attributes (alcohol strength, turbidity, transmittance, pH and colour), measurement of Cu and Ca concentrations in samples via atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS), measurement of major volatile congeners (MVCs) concentrations via gas chromatography (GC), measurement of alcohol concentration in condensate and spent water samples via GC, determination of vat water quality (pH, conductivity, hardness, alkalinity and chloride concentration), measurement of wash specific gravity. Show less

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Final year Masters research project, under the supervision of Dr Mark Spicer, focused on the synthesis of tripodal scorpionate ligands with soft sulphur based donor groups. These ligands were then subsequently used to derive molecular complexes of early rare earth metals (REM) Sc, Y and La in the +3 oxidation state.Project involved frequent use of inert/dry atmosphere Schlenk line chemistry, as well as analysis of products formed via nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR, 1H and 13C), metric… Show more Final year Masters research project, under the supervision of Dr Mark Spicer, focused on the synthesis of tripodal scorpionate ligands with soft sulphur based donor groups. These ligands were then subsequently used to derive molecular complexes of early rare earth metals (REM) Sc, Y and La in the +3 oxidation state.Project involved frequent use of inert/dry atmosphere Schlenk line chemistry, as well as analysis of products formed via nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR, 1H and 13C), metric assisted laser desorption ionisation mass spectroscopy (MALDI MS), IR absorption, X-ray diffraction (XRD) and elemental microanalysis.Conformational analysis of ligand structure was also performed using the MM2 force field. Show less

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Summer placement with Professor Peter Skabara working on the optimisation of thin-films of small molecule semiconductors for use in different geometry field-effect transistors, work primarily involved using inert atmosphere gloveboxes, semiconductor parameter analyzer, atomic force microscopy and optical microscopy.

Southampton, United Kingdom

Year long placement at Merck Chemicals KGaA which involved investigating the use of two dimensional transition metal dichalcogenides in transistor devices. During the placement period I was trained on how to operate a whole wealth of new equipment required for fabricating and analyzing transistor devices, such as Agilent semiconductor parameter analyzer, Bruker Dektak surface profilometer, Discovery DHR-3 Rheometer, POLOS/SPIN150 spin coaters and Kelvin Probe Force Microscope (for work function… Show more Year long placement at Merck Chemicals KGaA which involved investigating the use of two dimensional transition metal dichalcogenides in transistor devices. During the placement period I was trained on how to operate a whole wealth of new equipment required for fabricating and analyzing transistor devices, such as Agilent semiconductor parameter analyzer, Bruker Dektak surface profilometer, Discovery DHR-3 Rheometer, POLOS/SPIN150 spin coaters and Kelvin Probe Force Microscope (for work function measurements of surface treated metals). It was also during this time able to advance my skills with previously used equipment, particularly in optical microscopy when examining deposited films of nanoflakes.Placement work also heavily focused on handling nanomaterials which involved rigorous health and safety training, as well as a development of my general laboratory safety practice (e.g. double bagging of materials coming into contact with nanoflakes and meticulous record keeping). Show less

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Summer project working on the assembly of polyphenolic coatings on silicon substrates and gold nanoparticles to determine their stability for possible use as antifouling coatings for offshore oil recovery.Worked under the supervision of Dr Aaron Lau, project involved use ellipsometry measurements, UV characterization, gold nanoparticle synthesis, water contact angle measurements and data processing via excel.

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Summer project which involved designing and performing experiments compare the properties of spent coffee grounds with commercially available composts. The job involved using a number of advanced analytical techniques such as inductively coupled mass spectrometry, DIONEX ion-exchange chromatography, elemental combustion analysis and soil pH determination.Allowed me to expand my knowledge of analytical techniques and the importance of this area of chemistry in industry to ensure products… Show more Summer project which involved designing and performing experiments compare the properties of spent coffee grounds with commercially available composts. The job involved using a number of advanced analytical techniques such as inductively coupled mass spectrometry, DIONEX ion-exchange chromatography, elemental combustion analysis and soil pH determination.Allowed me to expand my knowledge of analytical techniques and the importance of this area of chemistry in industry to ensure products are of the correct quality and safe for human consumption. Show less

Postgraduate Certificate, Intellectual Property Law (Ip Reg), Distinction

Modules included the following: Designs & Copyright Law, Trade Mark Law, Patent Law and Fundamentals of Law and Professional Ethics.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Chemistry

Master'S Degree, Chemistry, First Class