Leanne Kellermann Email & Phone Number

Orpington, England, United Kingdom

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

Stellenbosch

This research project focuses on the design, synthesis and characterisation of a polymer hydrogelsystem with improved biocompatibility and reversibility properties for contraception purposes in the male. Poly(styrene-co-maleic anhydride) (SMA), a biocompatible, commercially available copolymer that easily undergoes chemical modification through its highly reactive maleic anhydride residues is a candidate system for use in these hydrogel matrices.The use of a polymeric gel as male contraceptive, injected into the vas deferens of the male, has attracted a considerable amount of interest due to improved criteria over the current available options. The non-invasive character of these gels offer reduced side effects and improved reversibility over a vasectomy, rendering a promising new alternative to satisfy society’s ever increasing demand for an ideal contraceptive.

Delft Area, Netherlands

Hout Bay, Cape Town

Duties include: Development of new chemicals and techniques Case Study and Article writingSkills employed: Training and upskilling of employees Client interaction and product roll-out

Hout Bay

Duties include: All analytical work including analysis of ore and mining chemicals Quality Control of all incoming and outgoing samples Health and Safety ComplianceSkills employed: Analysis procedure development and refinement Sample intake and general data logging

Stellenbosch, South Africa

Teaching assistant - marking student's work and mentoring them in first year engineering chemistry.

Master'S Degree, Chemical Engineering, 65%

Activities and Societies: Pulp Film Society A BSc in Chemistry and Polymer Sciences (89%), a BSc Hons in Chemistry and Polymer Sciences.

A Levels, Chemistry And Mathematics

Activities and Societies: Ladies Soccer Team Charity work for the Red Crescent in Indonesia and Pakistan.