Primary focus is the design and evaluation of novel single source precursors for the low pressure chemical vapour deposition (LPCVD) of metal chalcogenide thin films. Under the supervision of Prof. Gill Reid and Prof. Andrew Hector, as well as Dr. Marek Jura (STFC) and Dr. Gavin Stenning (STFC).Coordinated educational activities for science and engineering public engagement events.Designed and delivered an oral presentation at the ‘International Conference for Electronic Materials 2016’ in Singapore, as well as poster presentations at the ‘RSC Southern Dalton Meeting 2015’ and the ‘RSC Coordination and Organometallic Discussion Group Meeting 2015’ effectively communicating complex information.

Responsible for the summative assessment of undergraduate laboratory reports on a tight schedule, including redrafting the assessment criteria.Provided clear and constructive feedback linked to the assessment criteria.

Laboratory teaching assistant in 2nd year undergraduate chemistry laboratory sessions, responsible for student supervision, safety awareness and guidance on lab technique and theoretical knowledge.

‘Contrasting Glycerol Dialkyl Glycerol Tetraether Distributions of Cave Sediments form Two Caves in NSW, Australia’ under the supervision of Dr. Alison Blyth.

'Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy for the Detection of Biomolecules' under the supervision of Dr. Sumeet Mahajan.

Synthesis of novel pharmaceuticals in laboratory sessions led by representatives from industry Networked with representatives from Novartis, Eli Lilly and Evotec to develop an understanding of commercial chemical research.Workshops on teamwork, leadership and presentation skills.Delivered presentations of results to peers and industry representatives.