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• Acted as a professional representative of the University, fostering relationships with international offer holders through proactive communications, tailored support during the application process, and representing the Faculty of Engineering at open days and international conferences.• Delivered campus tours, course presentations, and one-on-one sessions to engage prospective students, parents, and advisors, enhancing the international student recruitment experience.• Took over faculty social media accounts (e.g., Instagram) to showcase events such as Open Days and the Engineering Fair, creating engaging content with consistent audience interaction.• Conducted course-relevant experimental lab demonstrations and lab tours, providing insights into the curriculum for offer holder and pre-application days.• Received training in campus tours, customer service, and communication, further developing the ability to engage effectively with diverse audiences. • Built transferable skills such as tailoring communications for various stakeholders, delivering presentations, and maintaining professionalism in high-visibility roles.• Awarded for "Exceptional Contribution" to the International Engineering Ambassador Scheme, recognizing sustained commitment and impact in enhancing international recruitment and student engagement.

• Mentored and supported eight mentees over the academic year, including exchange students and individuals from diverse backgrounds, helping them settle into university life.• Provided bespoke advice on navigating study habits, selecting modules, managing workloads, and preparing for exams, fostering both academic and personal growth.• Directed mentees to appropriate University Support Services, ensuring they received timely and relevant assistance.• Built strong, supportive relationships through active listening and empathetic communication, offering emotional and personal support to help students manage stress and build confidence.• Adapted mentoring style to meet the unique needs of mentees, showcasing flexibility and cultural understanding.• Demonstrated leadership, time management, and problem-solving skills by effectively balancing mentoring responsibilities alongside academic commitments.• Gained experience in teamwork and intercultural communication by working with students from a wide range of backgrounds.

• Served as the main administrative lead for one of the 10 largest 350+ SU societies, managing agendas, minutes, risk assessments, and room bookings to ensure smooth society operations.• Oversaw memberships and mailing lists for over 1,000 members, including alumni, ensuring effective communication and engagement through the SU dashboard and society webpage.• Regularly reviewed and updated the society's constitution to reflect current activities and goals.• Organized the highly successful Qawwali Night, one of the society’s most acclaimed events, generating £2,200 in profits.• Pioneered the first-ever fundraising bake sale for the Palestine Cause in collaboration with the RAG Committee, raising £750 in just a few hours.• Coordinated and booked spaces for all society events, including socials, meetings, and culturalgatherings, ensuring high turnout and seamless execution.• Secured multiple funding approvals, enhancing the society’s ability to host impactful events and expand its initiatives.• Acted as the point of contact for members, prospective students, and external organizations,managing the society's email inbox and social media platforms to promote events and engageaudiences effectively.• Encouraged collaboration within the committee, facilitating teamwork to deliver on the society’s objectives.• Developed transferable skills in administration, event planning, time management, communication, and creative problem-solving.• Built expertise in project management, record-keeping, and multi-tasking within a high-pressure environment.

• Represented the academic interests of peers in departmental Student-Staff Committee meetings, advocating for changes to the 2nd-year engineering mathematics module to better align with chemical engineering needs. Successfully influenced modifications, positively impacting hundreds of students’ educational experiences.• Actively participated in SU Academic Forums, raising important academic issues to shape policysubmissions for SU Council, driving institutional improvements and fostering collaboration between students, staff, and SU officers.• Engaged with course-mates to gather and communicate academic concerns, ensuring their voices were heard across the University.• Effectively liaised with departmental heads, SU Council, and full-time SU officers, demonstratingstrong leadership, negotiation, and influencing skills.• Provided regular updates to students on ongoing issues and meeting outcomes, ensuring transparency and engagement within the student body.• Completed Core Academic Representative Training, developing expertise in research, report writing, public speaking, and strategic decision-making.• Gained additional skills in chairing meetings, policy development, and mental health advocacythrough the SU's extensive training program.

• Secured one of 10 competitive SURF fellowships, representing the Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering in the $60M Wellcome Leap R3 program, funded with CEPI and involving 16 global institutions, focused on optimizing mRNA vaccine production for future pandemic preparedness.• Conducted 30+ Design of Experiments (DoE) using Latin Hypercube Sampling to optimize mRNA yield and integrity during in vitro transcription (IVT) across two DNA templates (eGFP and COVID-19 spike protein), improving process understanding and supporting predictive modeling teams in mapping critical process parameters (CPPs) to critical quality attributes (CQAs).• Operated monarch column purification and affinity chromatography (Oligo-dT) for IVT product purification, gaining hands-on experience in mRNA platform processes.• Quantified IVT products using NanoDrop, fragment analyzer, and gel electrophoresis for yield and integrity assessments, achieving accurate data under diverse experimental conditions.• Applied HPLC for IVT condition optimization, conducting mass balance assessments and refining reagent usage, enhancing IVT productivity and efficiency.• Presented experimental results for 30+ DoE conditions using Prism and Excel for analysis, calculations, and experimental setups, improving data presentation skills.• Collaborated with continuous bioprocessing teams to transfer batch and fed-batch experiment insights to continuous manufacturing, supporting scalable mRNA vaccine platforms.• Delivered oral and poster presentations at the Wellcome Leap R3 Research Group and SURF Symposium, earning recognition for innovation and technical rigour.• Proposed future research directions integrating a Quality by Design (QbD) framework and refining a scalable, cost-effective RNA vaccine design space model.

• Proficiently utilized digital warehouse management systems to process online orders, ensuring accurate receipt, dispatch, and tracking of COVID-19 self-testing kits during peak demand.• Consistently achieved weekly sales and operational targets by prioritizing tasks, managing workload efficiently, and maintaining attention to detail under high-pressure conditions.• Demonstrated strong communication skills while collaborating with team members to optimize workflows and meet organizational goals.• Developed transferable skills in digital operations, multitasking, and meeting performance metrics, essential for roles requiring organization, teamwork, and technology proficiency.

• Delivered exceptional customer service in a fast-paced environment, ensuring a positive guest experience through effective communication and problem-solving.• Managed point-of-sale (POS) transactions, including processing payments, balancing tills, and maintaining financial accuracy.• Supported operational excellence by coordinating with team members to fulfill customer orders with speed, accuracy, and adherence to quality and food safety standards.• Maintained a clean and organized work environment, contributing to team efficiency and adherence to health and safety protocols.• Collaborated with colleagues to streamline workflows, demonstrating strong teamwork, adaptability, and time management under pressure.• Developed transferable skills in customer service, cash handling, teamwork, and multitasking, valuable for professional roles requiring communication, organization, and financial accountability.