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I live in South Leeds, but I grew up south of Birmingham. I’ve been running a research group in polymer chemistry for 5 years now, working with brilliant people to solve big problems.
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Latest Question:who invented science?
I live in Hertford with my husband and my 2 daughters and our puppy! I spend my free time running, reading, and knitting.
Latest Question:why would you like the prize money to go towards science communication
I live in the north west with my other half and 2 cats. I’m a chemist working in drug and cosmetic manufacturing. I enjoy climbing (mainly bouldering), baking and I volunteer with St John Ambulance as a first aider in my spare time.
Latest Question:If you wanted to do other jobs what made you chose the one you do now?
I am a Chemistry Lecturer at the University of Aberdeen, and I’m from Aberdeen! 👩🔬 I am a ‘cat mom’ to Raja and Raven 🐱🐱 When I’m not in the lab or teaching you’ll find me at the theatre, singing, listening to true crime podcasts or binge-watching sci-fi shows or anime.
Latest Question:What is the most interesting thing that happened to you in your career ( not including payrise, promotions or lottery
I just started a job as an associate lecturer at St Andrews. I spend my evenings going to Scottish country dance classes. My other hobbies include playing board games, knitting and collecting coins.
Latest Question:What experiments can i do at home?
I live with my small family near Swindon. I love singing and when I’m not working writing poems, reading and cooking are some of my favourite hobbies.
Latest Question:What do you like about your self
I live in the Midlands with my family but lived and worked in the Middle East for many years. I am a qualified chemist and worked as chemistry teacher for many years. Now, I support people with choosing their future STEM career and conduct STEM I enjoy travelling to different countries especially the Middle East and the Caribbean. When I am free I like to do puzzles like Sudoko, and play board games.
Latest Question:How many years of school do u have to do
I’m a Scottish Astrochemist!
Hi everyone! I live with four friends in a big house in Aberdeen. I love outdoor activities, chocolate, and science.
Latest Question:Do you have a tesla?
I live in Stockport with my Wife and Son and work in Manchester. I work for a Chemical Process Development and Manufacturing Company, and like to go climbing and hiking in my spare time.
Latest Question:do you find the series breaking bad beneficial for students?
At the moment I work as a Government analyst. I have been using my chemistry and my scientific know how for over 30 years in several roles. When I’m not working I can be found swimming in the sea or walking my two beagles on the South Downs. I enjoy reading (some people are surprised at that as I am dyslexic) psychological thrillers and watching lots of different TV dramas.
I am from Lincoln, but I live in Birmingham right now.
I have just moved from a job in the lab to a business role.
I am married to a Czech guy and we really want a dog but we are renovating a old house we bought in our free time.
Other than that, I am trying aerial yoga and I like to do something creative at the weekends like pottery
I live and work in beautiful Birmingham. I’m a materials scientist and engineer who also loves music, sport, history, geography… and much more!
Latest Question:what would you like to try or experience next?
Work-wise I have just finished (this week!) a masters degree in Chemistry at the university of Strathclyde in Glasgow. I also used to work as a research scientist for a company that made the ingredients for sun cream. Outside of work I like all outdoor activities – running, climbing, hill-walking – but since I can’t do them in lockdown I’ve been baking, reading and watching movies!
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I have over 20+ years as a Medicinal Chemist. When I have free time, I love to watch movies, catch up on my reading or have a go at whipping something up in the kitchen.
Latest Question:What are your thoughts on Cephalopods like squids.
I live in Edinburgh with my other half. I have a job as a chemistry lecturer, and I enjoy running, hillwalking and listening to music. I also love cooking, but I’m not very good at it!
Latest Question:What tips of drugs have you made for heart desieses?
I live in Glossop (close to Manchester) with my wife, two kids and a dog. I have an elder daughter and younger son, both in secondary school.
I like music and movies as well as PC games and enjoy seeing new places – I’m really lucky to have travelled a lot with my job (oh, and science is somewhere in there too!).
Latest Question:What do you think is the best way to get students interested in science?
I was born in Brazil and I have been living in Scoland since 2013. I like science, teaching, travelling, playing games, aikido.
Latest Question:Have you ever hurt yourself while doing an experiment?
I’m a Northern Irish Rugby fan living & working in Reading.
As my dream of playing Rugby for Ulster & Ireland (more enthusiasm than talent) didn’t come true, I’m glad I get to do work I enjoy related to my favourite subject (chemistry) from school.
Latest Question:how is potential energy converted to kinetic energy
I’m from the Central Belt area of Scotland but now I live in Dundee with my partner. I’m a PhD research scientist 👩🔬 but in my spare time, I love reading books about Greek mythology and baking sweet treats🍪
Latest Question:how long have you be a scientist for?
I live in London with my husband and 2 daughters. I work as a Project Leader in clinical trials, to help develop medicines for patients. I love gardening, reading and travelling.
Latest Question:what are the positives and negatives of being a scientist as i want to be one when i am older.
I live with my parents in Warwick. I’m a solid-state chemistry researcher by day, and I am the men’s handball captain and an intermediate salsa dancer by night! I love chicken nuggets, Pokemon ands swimming!
Latest Question:why do you do salsa dancing
I am a Scottish organic chemist who lives in Dundee but works in St Andrews. I play heavy metal on electric guitar, enjoy baking, and travelling across the globe.
Latest Question:How did yuo become a scientst
I am a chemistry PhD student and I live in Dublin in Ireland. In my free time I enjoy jumping on trampolines, reading books and playing video games.
Latest Question:Have you ever worked with a highly dangerous material?
I live with my husband in Wellingborough. I work at the Royal Society of Chemistry as part of the Accreditation & Careers Team. Outside of work I am learning Swedish (slowly), and I love cycling and reading.
Latest Question:do you believe in The Kraken or any other mythical creatures?
I live in Edinburgh with my husband and two children. I work from home as a regulatory affairs consultant.
Latest Question:do u like ur jobs and what qualifications do u need?
Hi everyone, my name is Christy and I live in London. I am a PhD student so I work as a science researcher. Outside of the lab, I love swimming, cooking and eating chocolate!
Latest Question:what do you enjoy doing in the science lab
I’m originally from Oxford, but I now live by the sea in St Andrews, Scotland. My job is a chemistry PhD student, making new phosphorus containing molecules. In my spare time I love to cook, play music and explore Scotland!
Latest Question:Do you ever use simulations to run an experiment that you can’t physically and/or financially do?
I live in Manchester with my partner. I work in the nuclear industry, and my specialisms are radioactive waste and decommissioning, but I’m also part of the Royal Navy Reserves. In my spare time, I love hiking, going out for food and playing sport.
Latest Question:What is your favourite separation technique?
I am a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Department of Chemistry at the Imperial College London.
Latest Question:If u we’re not a scientist what would u be
I am a scientist, wife, and mother of two children.
Latest Question:What do you do as a scientist
I live with my husband in Newcastle at the moment, having moved up there with the lab during my PhD. I enjoy cooking, cycling, and crochet (I’m not very cool)!
Latest Question:what was your favourite subject at school
I live in the centre of Edinburgh. In my spare time I like to read, cook, cycle and go to the gym. When I get the chance, I love to travel and experience new cultures, food and people from around the world.
I am German and went to school and university in Germany. Moved to the UK in 1999 and work as a lecturer in Chemistry.
Latest Question:If you studied chemistry, what advice would you give to people like me who want to study it?
I live in the beautiful city of Edinburgh, where I am an Associate Professor in Organic Chemistry at Heriot-Watt University. In my spare time, I enjoy swimming, cycling, nature and gardening.
Latest Question:How does your work help people? E.g. using less crude oil/fossil fuels etc.