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Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Made up of several commercially funded projects, including:• The development of several bespoke reaction vessels and pieces of equipment for use in the laboratory. The objects produced were made from ABS plastic, polyurethane, acrylic or silicone using a 3D printer, a laser cutter or casting.• The preparation of biodegradable materials from waste products for a large multinational company for use as alternative packaging materials• Enzymatic transformations using nitrilases, cellulases as well as other enzyme types.

Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Synthesis of novel monomers based on a commercially available biocide, these monomers were co-polymerised to form film forming polymers. Development of a novel LC-MS analytical method for the detection of the biocide in sea water samples.

Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Demonstrating new techniques to undergraduate students in laboratory based modules as well as problem based tutorial sessions.

Seal Sands, Teesside

Lab scale (2 litre scale) synthesis of custom products before synthesis on the plant.Analysis of custom products as well as chelators by titration, gas chromatography, high performance liquid chromatography.

Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Responsible for stock replenishment as well as acting as a cashier when required, this role developed excellent personal skills through interacting with customers and developed an aptitude for organisation and hard work.

North East Of England

Worked in a team of stock takers, workied for external companies performing stock takes, this work helped to develop skills in working a part of a team and as an individual, work accurately and efficiently

Gateshead

This role involved working as an event steward at major sporting events including rugby, cricket, horse racing and the Great North Run. This role helped to further developed general communication skills and the ability to deal with different types of people.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd), Chemistry, Passed

Thesis title: “Controlled Release of Biocides for the Deterrence of Fouling Organisms”

Masters Of Applied Chemistry With Industrial Placement, Chemistry, 2:1

Graduated with an upper second class honours Masters in Applied Chemistry, Northumbria University at Newcastle. Industrial placement.

A Levels