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Zoe Ingold
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I’m a scientist who loves plants and horses! One day I hope to go to space 🙂
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Will Breeze
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Hertfordshire based Chemist. I enjoy reading, walking, and dogs.
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Tom Backhouse
About Me:
I completed my bachelors and masters degrees at Newcastle University followed by completion of my PhD, also at Newcastle University. I then joined Johnson Matthey as a research and development chemist in the catalyst technologies team.
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Tiffany Chan
About Me:
I’ve just finished a PhD in Chemistry and Bioengineering at Imperial College London and now work in cancer research at the University of Oxford. I’m interested in all things medical-related, love to travel, and would never say no to pizza. 🧪✈️🍕
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Tanya Batchellier
About Me:
I’m a chemist but most of my job isn’t in the lab!
I work on creating engine oils to help keep your car moving 🙂
Outside of my job, I love to play netball, read (mainly fantasy, historical fiction or crime novels), plan holidays and make friends with all the neighbourhood cats.Latest Question:
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Suwanie Thakrar
About Me:
If I could have one wish granted, I’d ask for a laboratory in my shed!
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Stuart Astle
About Me:
I’m a chemistry PhD student at Oxford University. This means I work in a chemistry lab discovering new and exciting areas of chemistry
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Stephen Wainwright
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Spyridon Varlas
About Me:
I am a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at University College London utilizing Polymer Chemistry to develop self-assembled nanostructures for biomedical applications.
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Sebastian Cosgrove
About Me:
A Yorkshireman who has jumped across to Manchester
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Ruth Patchett
About Me:
I work in outreach at the University of Birmingham, this means my days normally involve getting researchers out of the lab and into different schools to do experiments!
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Rosie Madge
About Me:
I am a PhD student looking at recycling batteries from old electric vehicles. I work at the University of Birmingham.
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Ronan Bellabarba
About Me:
I run R and D programmes for JM. I love Chemistry and I love doing R and D. Part of it is developing new materials so that chemical processes can run more sustainably, and part of it is having ideas of what the world could be like and what will be needed.
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Radha Boya
About Me:
Nanoscience researcher working on tiny capillaries and 2D materials
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Piers Townsend
About Me:
I am a theoretical chemistry PhD student who loves the natural world, video games and reading fantasy novels!
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Peter Ellis
About Me:
I am a chemist who is interested in ways to make fuels and chemicals sustainably.
My Work:
I have worked for Johnson Matthey since 2001. For a long time I worked in the lab making materials but now I am investigating using electricity to make chemicals.
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Paul Machin
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I am an Operations Director for Johnson Matthey, live in Cambridge with my family (2 children, 6 and 11).
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Paul Girvan
About Me:
I’m a postdoctoral researcher. I like to apply my chemistry training to study biological questions.
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Paul Bowdler
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I am a science and nature nerd who loves music, food, socialising with friends and awful TV.
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Panagiotis Georgiou
About Me:
I’m a second-year PhD student at the University of Warwick studying materials chemistry.
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Pamela MacDuff
About Me:
I studied chemistry at the University of Nottingham but also enjoy creative activities such as music and doing crafts. Travelling is one of my favourite things and I hope to visit either Norway or Peru next 🙂
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Nicola Flanagan
About Me:
I love the outdoors as well as the lab!
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Niamh Leaman
About Me:
I’m a first year chemistry PhD student working on sustainable polymers in home products – I am passionate about sustainable chemistry and sustainable living. I study at the Uni of Bath and I own too many plants.
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Nathan March
About Me:
How things work and why things work… I want to know the answers! A good day is one where I learn something new (especially, if it’s about chemistry).
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Megan Greaves
About Me:
I’m a chemist conducting my PhD at the University of Strathclyde in collaboration with AstraZeneca.
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Matthew Thirlwall
About Me:
I’m semi-retired and have been enjoying mixing travel with continued work in research
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Matthew Kennedy
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I completed by Masters and DPhil degrees in Organic Chemistry and the University of Oxford then became a medicinal chemist.
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Martin Ward
About Me:
I live in Edinburgh with my wife and two lovely daughters (2yr old and 4 yr old) who like to keep me very busy. I am a scientist with an interest in materials that are crystals and especially those that are pharmaceuticals (medicines). At work I try to find out way to let us produce crystals types that we want and also to crystallize brand new things too
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Mark Kent
About Me:
I am a Scientist for Johnson Matthey, where I work in the area of catalyst and absorbent development. I live in the North East of England and enjoy mountain biking, swimming and running in my spare time.
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Maria Yanez Lopez
About Me:
I work in medical imaging research at King’s College London. I love music, dogs, travelling, science fiction and chocolate!
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Maria Pervez
About Me:
Hi, My name is Maria. I am a Ph.D. student at the School of Chemistry, University of Birmingham England.
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Loretta Wong
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I’ve been in the chemical industry for over 30 years now, working from research to lab-scale production to all sorts of bigger pots up to thousands of litres.
Chemistry was never my ambition while I was at school, I wanted to be a ballerina! -
Leila Moura
About Me:
I love talking about chemistry and science.
I really like to travel around the world, see new places and try crazy foods.
I am also a Underwater Hockey player and I travel to many places to go to international competitions with the Queen’s University Belfast team. -
Krishna Mistry
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I’m a friendly, outgoing self confessed geek who loves chemistry, baking and eating!
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Konstantina Kanari
About Me:
Hi! I am a chemist by training who found herself working in the aerospace industry! I am doing my PhD at the university of Bristol and I can’t wait to be back in my lab 🙂
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Kiri Thornalley
About Me:
I’m a 1st year PhD student at the University of Strathclyde and I’m studying various processes that will help us develop better medicines.
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Ekaterina Novakova
About Me:
I am a chemist, mother and fun-loving person. My career and life have challenged me but I never lost my smile and positive outlook for the future
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Katherine Jones
About Me:
I live in Thetford, Norfolk. In my spare time, I enjoy running and volunteering at Parkrun, and doing conservation work in Thetford Forest.
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Katherine Haxton
About Me:
When I’m not working or walking the dog, I am a knitter and printmaker. I’m also trying to cook a recipe from every cookbook I own this year.
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Katharine Stokes
About Me:
I am a sociable person who loves trying new things
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Katerina Ilieva
About Me:
I am Chemist and I am always curious about the world, especially the world of Science. I enjoy a good nerdy book of facts or documentary.
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Kat Hunter
About Me:
As well as being fascinated by science, I love sports and the outdoors. I love playing hockey and hiking, mountain biking and kayaking. If the sun is out so am I! I have been trying to learn welsh so I can have a conversation. I use Duolingo app on my phone and i have done one lesson every day for the last 460 days. i also like to bake – lemon drizzle is my favourite.
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Kaamila Un Din
About Me:
I love spreading positivity & wear a smile as often as i can. My curiosity in the knowledge behind everyday items has made me find Chemistry and I enjoy being a “chemical” baker!
My Work:
I work in Research & Development as a chemist. I make catalyst for gas processing. Without them we may not have many products you use in everyday life. I work in the lab making different formulations to find the optimum one.
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Julie Watts
About Me:
Apart from science, I also love engineering and finding out how things work. I have four daughters and play trumpet.
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Jonny Furze
About Me:
I’m a climber who gets to travel the world teaching chemistry
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John Turner
About Me:
I am scientist living in Cambridge doing research and development into designing catalysts for petrol cars. I’m an active person who loves to be busy doing something. Things I like to do in my spare time are playing cricket, photography and cooking exciting food.
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Joseph Hegarty
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When I’m not working as a Chemical Engineer in the nuclear industry I love to bake, hike and listen to music.
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Joe Staddon
About Me:
Hi I’m Joe, I love music, travelling the world with friends, and improving the world with science!
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Jane Patrick
About Me:
I am a chemist, but also a mum to three daughters. I’ve had lot of different jobs. I used to be a science teacher but have also worked as a cleaner in a French youth hostel!
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Ioanna Zafeiri
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Helen Playford
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I am an Instrument Scientist at the ISIS Neutron & Muon source. My favourite thing is learning about the world around me and I love the countryside, dogs and chocolate!
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Heather Walton
About Me:
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!Latest Question:
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Hamish Cavaye
About Me:
I love computer games and board games as well as cooking, brewing my own beer, and using one of my three telescopes to take photos of planets and galaxies.
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Georgia Brittain
About Me:
Hi, I’m Georgia! I am 26 years old and live in the North East of England.
I graduated in 2019 from Keele University where I studied BSc Chemistry and now work as a Research Technician within the chemical industry.
In my spare time, I enjoy training in karate, watching movies/tv shows, and cooking/baking!
My Work:
I work on projects developing catalysts for various processes for Johnson Matthey. My current project is looking at the best catalyst for uses in renewable fuels including hydrogen transportation and storage.
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Fred Mosselmans
About Me:
I am a keen football fan , I cycle a lot (on roads) ca 3000 miles per year. I read american crime novels. I have interests in many sports, in particular I own very small amounts of a few racehorses.
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Fiona Scott
About Me:
Medicinal Chemist who makes medicines of the future
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Fiona Coomer
About Me:
I am passionate about chemistry and using science to solve problems and make the world a better place. When not in the lab I love being in the outdoors and having fun with others, including the Brownie group I lead.
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Fatma Salahioglu
About Me:
I’m a martial arts enthusiast and I love doing parkour. I was always interested in crime-solving and forensic science, so I became a forensic scientist. I now apply my skills in the pharma industry… sadly, I can’t apply my martial arts skills at work!
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Enrica Ippoliti
About Me:
I am a Chartered Chemical Engineer working as Project Manager at Johnson Matthey in London, Uk. I was born in Rome and raised in a small Italian town. I graduated in 2003 from La Sapienza University of Rome where I obtained a Master Degree In Chemical Engineering
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Emma Schofield
About Me:
I am a chemist who likes colourful metals, a viola player who’s out of practise, and a German speaker who understands French. I can’t act.
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Emma Alexander
About Me:
I am a PhD student at Strathclyde University in Glasgow doing organic chemistry
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Eleanor Barber
About Me:
I’m a PhD student at the University of Edinburgh. When I’m not in the lab, I enjoy hiking, riding my bike, making music or snuggling down with a good book and a cup of tea!
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David Shaw
About Me:
I am an Australian who loves using my chemistry and engineering skills to solve problems.
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David Izuogu
About Me:
I am doing a PhD in computational chemistry at Cambridge and using computational techniques to investigate materials (single-molecule magnets) with potential application in quantum computers, spintronics among other application.
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Daniel Jones
About Me:
I am a Welshman now living in Reading who can usually be found drawing or binge-watching Netflix when not stuck into my chemistry!
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Danica Pinto
About Me:
I love science and I aspire to be a good science communicator one day. Apart from that, I love going outdoors, visiting new places and photography. I’m a dog lover too. I enjoy watching comedy and science shows and listening to podcasts in my free time.
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Connor Prior
About Me:
I’m and enthusiastic and loud young scientist with a passion for chemistry!
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Claire Armstrong
About Me:
I am a final year PhD student, researching the development of chemotherapy agents.
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Chris Holdsworth
About Me:
I find the natural world very exciting and enjoy trying to understand how it works
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Carin Seechurn
About Me:
I am a mother of two boys. My favourite things to do outside of work is spending time with my family, preferably outdoors, reading and jogging.
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Caragh Whitehead
About Me:
I live with my husband, 5 year old son and two cats in York and enjoy doing anything crafty.
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Bryony Hockin
About Me:
I am a PhD student studying how to make chemical reactions happen using the power of sunlight!
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Beth Donnelly
About Me:
I’m a chemistry PhD student at the University of Bristol. My research is all about how to use light to make new molecules that can be used as drugs!
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Anna Vicini
About Me:
I am Italian and (would you have guess it?) I love cooking. I am very curious, which is why I love science and learning new things as well as spending time outdoor exploring new places.
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Andy Kowalski
About Me:
I am a STEM Coach and Mentor whose aim is to help others working in this area with career challenges.
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Andrew Stonor
About Me:
I’m a pollution control scientist and I develop new coatings to improve catalytic converters in cars and lorries to help reduce air pollution. After work I like to learn about all areas of science and geography, play computer games with my friends and go mountain biking.
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Alex Ttofi
About Me:
Typical Analytical Scientist – Not the media type Nerd – but like to Have Fun in the job whilst solving serious Oil based chemistry issues
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Alex Martin
About Me:
I’m just a curious person who loves to learn and apply new knowledge. I like to test and push the boundaries in everything I do, not just the lab.
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Aisling Ryan
About Me:
My name is Aisling (pronounced ash-ling, I’m Irish!) I live in Dublin and am currently finishing my PhD in chemistry. I love nature and the outdoors, especially bringing my two dogs for walks and taking photos of the sky at sunset!
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Subha Arjunan
About Me:
I am an Indian doing my Ph.D. in Natural Product chemistry in Aberdeen.
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Simran Chaggar
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Removed Scientist
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Rachael Hallam
About Me:
I have been a science research technician for 15 years. I enjoy doing a mix of lab and office work, and help a lot of people in our lab with their experiments using my robots!
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Maurits van Tol
About Me:
I am a scientist-turned business man-turned Chief Innovation Officer and member of the management team of Johnson Matthey, a FTSE-100 listed company with a 200-year history in science and business.
My Work:
In my job I work with 1500 colleagues in technology development, technologies that address climate change, what to do with all our waste, and how to keep the air clean. The bigger issues we address are for example how to ensure a good life for 7-8 billion people on this planet whilst preserving resources. Moves away from fossil feedstock and mineral and water intensive processes and products are part of our innovation efforts.
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Mark Clapp
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Liliana Lukashuk
About Me:
I lived in 5 countries, where I gained international experience, and I speak 5 languages. I love to travel and explore the world.
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Katie Smart
About Me:
I am an R&D scientist at Johnson Matthey and I love finding out new things.
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Kanan Taghiyev
About Me:
Passionate chemist with the vision to go beyond of routine capabilities.
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Jason Cleeton
About Me:
I’m an engineer who enjoys working within a team of both engineers and chemists. I also enjoy working with other teams within my company, which means I learn new things every day.
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Harry Macpherson
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Harry Wilkinson
About Me:
Hi I’m Harry! I’m a PhD student in Bristol studying inorganic chemistry.
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Erin Birch
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David Taylor
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Connor Longland
About Me:
My name is Connor, I am a recent graduate from the University of Nottingham. I love my job and an engineer, but also enjoy playing/watching football and going on long cycle rides.
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Claudia Franco
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Binuraj Menon
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Bernadeta Pochopien
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Anna Newsum
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