Profile
Laura Nsuamani
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About Me:
I am a PhD student of the Leverhulme Research Centre for Forensic Science at the University of Dundee. In my spare time I enjoy listening to music, going to the gym, watching movies and hiking. I love pizza and pasta!
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My pronouns are:
she/ her
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My Work:
My research uses chemistry and nanotechnology to develop devices that detect explosive substances. This can be applied to security, defence and environmental sector.
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My Typical Day:
I wake up and have breakfast. I get to work at 8:45, where I do experiments in the lab. Around 1pm I have lunch with my colleagues and in the afternoon I look at my results, I read some scientific articles and I take some notes. I go home at 17:45.
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What I'd do with the prize money:
I would use the prize for STEMÂ public engagement activities
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Education:
Biology high school course
Degree in Pharmaceutical Science
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Qualifications:
Master degree in Pharmaceutical Science
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Work History:
Laboratory assistant in food analysis lab
Laboratory technician in food industry
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Current Job:
Postgraduate student
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Employer:
Leverhulme Research Centre for Forensic Science at University of Dundee
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My Interview
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What did you want to be after you left school?
Scientist
Were you ever in trouble at school?
Sometimes
If you weren't doing this job, what would you choose instead?
Music producer or music engineer
Who is your favourite singer or band?
Little Simz
What's your favourite food?
Pizza and pasta
If you had 3 wishes for yourself what would they be? - be honest!
Win the lottery, buy a motorcycle, go to New York
Tell us a joke.
Why are chemists excellent for solving problems?
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