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Exeter, Gb

Exeter, United Kingdom

I am a research technical professional with expertise in environmental biology and light microscopy, specialising in widefield, confocal, light-sheet, 2-photon, SMLM, SIM and FCS techniques. Since 2020, I have led microscopy teaching and imaging applications at the University of Exeter's Bioimaging Centre. My background includes a PhD from Heriot-Watt University, focusing on silver nanomaterials in freshwater, and postdoctoral work on nanoplastics in aquatic systems. I have collaborated on… Show more I am a research technical professional with expertise in environmental biology and light microscopy, specialising in widefield, confocal, light-sheet, 2-photon, SMLM, SIM and FCS techniques. Since 2020, I have led microscopy teaching and imaging applications at the University of Exeter's Bioimaging Centre. My background includes a PhD from Heriot-Watt University, focusing on silver nanomaterials in freshwater, and postdoctoral work on nanoplastics in aquatic systems. I have collaborated on interdisciplinary research across neurodegenerative diseases, cancer biology, and more, resulting in co-authored publications. Additionally, I lead an MSc module on advanced light microscopy, demonstrating my commitment to research and education. Show less

Exeter, United Kingdom

The aim of this collaborative project was to understand how environmental transformations changed the absolute and relative reactivity, bioavailability, and toxicity of nanomaterials with different starting characteristics, specifically over time, in different UK-relevant environmental (water, sediment, soil) conditions and at realistic exposure concentrations. Our integrated workplan was designed to provide a robust test of our overall hypothesis that transformations prior to, during, and… Show more The aim of this collaborative project was to understand how environmental transformations changed the absolute and relative reactivity, bioavailability, and toxicity of nanomaterials with different starting characteristics, specifically over time, in different UK-relevant environmental (water, sediment, soil) conditions and at realistic exposure concentrations. Our integrated workplan was designed to provide a robust test of our overall hypothesis that transformations prior to, during, and following environmental release produced NMs with less reactive and convergent characteristics and toxicities as compared to pristine NMs of similar core compositions. Show less

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Nanotechnology is involved in the production of many mainstream consumer products, as well as industrial processes and medicine. Given the widespread use of nanomaterials (NM) in many applications their release (whether accidental or intentional) into the environment is inevitable. At this point it is still unclear where NMs will end up in the environment, and how much of threat they may pose. My project aims to provide a comprehensive study on the assessment of the fate and toxicity of Ag NMs… Show more Nanotechnology is involved in the production of many mainstream consumer products, as well as industrial processes and medicine. Given the widespread use of nanomaterials (NM) in many applications their release (whether accidental or intentional) into the environment is inevitable. At this point it is still unclear where NMs will end up in the environment, and how much of threat they may pose. My project aims to provide a comprehensive study on the assessment of the fate and toxicity of Ag NMs in simulated aquatic sedimentary systems. In order to address this research involves practical experiments assessing, the aggregation state and removal rates of specific nanomaterials in “natural” hydraulic-sediment-ecology systems. This research also involves conducting toxicity and bioavailability assessments of NM, with the aim of investigating the effects environmental aging processes have on on aqueous phase exposure. Show less

Plymouth, United Kingdom

MARINA Project - Managing Risks of NanomaterialsOVERVIEW: The aim of MARINA is to develop and validate the Risk Management Methods for Nanomaterials. To do this, MARINA will address the four central themes for the Risk Assessment and Management of Nanomaterials: Materials, Exposure, Hazard, and Risk.Within this post, I continued work started during my placement:-Furthering method development-lab work, data collection-data analysis-report writing

Ecotoxicology Research & Innovation Centre (Eric) Research Assistant

Research assistant, MARINA (managing risks of nanoparticles) role: During this post the aims were: 1. Carry out existing OECD test 210 Zebra Fish Embryo and Early life stage test and critique and evaluate its suitability for assessing the toxicity of nanoparticles. 2. Revise and develop solutions to issues that arose in step one and retest materials. The work was done on manufactured nanoparticle (MNPs) TiO2 and Ag nanoparticles provided by the Joint Research Centre (JRC). The main issues… Show more Research assistant, MARINA (managing risks of nanoparticles) role: During this post the aims were: 1. Carry out existing OECD test 210 Zebra Fish Embryo and Early life stage test and critique and evaluate its suitability for assessing the toxicity of nanoparticles. 2. Revise and develop solutions to issues that arose in step one and retest materials. The work was done on manufactured nanoparticle (MNPs) TiO2 and Ag nanoparticles provided by the Joint Research Centre (JRC). The main issues encountered that nullified tests conforming to OECD guidelines were: issues maintaining nanoparticle exposures concentrations. Within this work, the use of sublethal morphometric endpoints, were also investigated. The results were analysed and internal and external reports were written for the MARINA project, which I contributed to. Ongoing work continues, designing and making prototype mixing chambers, intended for maintaining nanoparticle concentrations during toxicity tests. Show less

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Environmental Science/Biology

Nanotechnology is involved in the production of many mainstream consumer products, as well as industrial processes and medicine. Given.

Bachelor Of Science (Bsc) Hons, Environmental Biology

Activities and Societies: Student representative, Rowing Club, Playing Music Final Year Research Project: Title “Fluctuating Asymmetry.

Foundation In Natural Science, Animal Physiology, Chemistry, Geology, Climate Change

Ocn Level 2&3, English, Art, Music, Environmental Science, Crafts

Activities and Societies: Music, Art, Science

Steiner Curriculum:, Art, English, Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Photography