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  • Veselina Georgieva

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    I live with my husband in Reading but I have lived previously in France, Scotland and North England and I am coming from Bulgaria. I love swimming and every time I see the sea I am very happy. I love photography and travel.

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  • TJ Preston

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    I live in rural Norway. I work from my home doing research and volunteering. Many hours of my day are spent outside.

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  • Susie Wood

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    I live in Glasgow with my partner and my cat. I am a chemist and I like reading and going to the cinema in my free time.

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  • Stephen Doughty

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    I’m a research chemist who doesn’t touch chemicals. I live in Derbyshire on the edge of the Peak District with my wife, teenage son (the youngest of 5 boys!) and a dog and 2 cats that we brought back from Malaysia (where I lived and worked for 15 years) – so we all feel cold. I love doing crosswords, writing crosswords, walking, cycling and rock climbing.

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  • Sophie Strickfuss

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    I live in Hertford with my husband and my 2 daughters and our puppy!  I spend my free time running, reading, and knitting.

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  • Saloni Pun

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    I currently live in London and work as a research scientist in Reading 😀 Outside work, I like to write/read poetry, go on long walks, and cook!

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  • Richa Sharma

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    I was born and raised in India, and now live in Edinburgh, UK. I work as a biomedical researcher and love travelling, reading, painting and crafting.

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  • Radha Ramkalawon

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    Hi Everyone 🙂

    I live with my family in Liverpool. My day job is being a lab technician and outside of that, you can find me learning guitar, reading and occasionally playing games. I love music, cooking and spending time with my friends and family.

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  • Patrick Deneny

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    I live with my girlfriend in Cambridge where we are both chemistry PhD students. Outside of work, I enjoy cooking, hiking, running and football.

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  • Mohanad Aldib

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    I was born in 1981 I am married and have two daughters.

    I live in Scotland.

    I like to do DIY in my spare time.

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  • Matthew Macariou

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    I live with my wife in Cheshire, and with our rescue dog Edgar.
    In my spare time I create a podcast for chemistry students, and I’m also learning how to ring church bells.

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  • Mark Ridgill

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    I’m a research chemist who lives in Oxfordshire, my hobbies include golf gardening and real ale!

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  • Mahoulo Ahouansou

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    I’m Mahoulo. I was born and grew up in France and now live in West Yorkshire.

    I work as a Development Chemist in the agrochemical industry.

     

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  • Luisa Islas

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    Bred and born in Mexico City , I now live with my husband in Bath and work as a research scientist for a green energy company. I am a big fan of dogs, chocolate, and baby yoda (sorry, Grogu!).

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  • Lucy Jones

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    I have recently moved to the Netherlands with my job and I’m living in a small town by a lake. I really enjoy exploring the local area on my bike. I also love going to concerts and catching up with friends. In my spare time I play hockey and try out new things to cook.

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    Was there any specific person who inspired you to do science? Like an enthusiastic teacher or family member.

  • Lesley Howell

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    I am a twin! I live in London with my husband and three children. I am also a scientist who works on discovering new medicines. In my spare time, I am learning to play the piano with my 6 year old and enjoy watching TV!!

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  • Jesko Koehnke

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    Science enthusiast, dog-lover, father and scientist (not in that order) who loves to get his geek on in his spare time.

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  • Jason McNulty

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    My name is Jason and I live near Dundee with my partner and our two golden retrievers Blue and Ruby

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  • Jasmine Almond

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    I live in Cambridgeshire with my partner and my dog. I work as a Senior Material Scientist during the day. Outside of this, I love spending time with my dog, growing my own vegetables and snuggling up in my oodie binging netflix.

     

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  • Jamie Stevens

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    I live in Reading with my wife and 2 year old (we have another baby on the way). I do Karate when I can and did lots of Jujitsu at Univeristy. I like doing DIY and making things in my spare time.

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  • Ioanna Maria Pateli

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    Hi everyone!! I am from Greece, 29 years old and I live in Dundee with my cat Kiki! I work as a researcher in the department of chemistry of University of St Andrews. When I don’t work, I love to play with my cat, love to take a lot of photos with my camera and travel around Scotland and also watching a lot of movies and TV series.

     

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  • Ian McKinley

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    I live with wife in Switzerland and, despite being retired, work as much as ever – because it’s fun! I like to keep fit and write science fiction as a hobby.

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  • Hugh Burton

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    Hello! I am a research scientist based in Oxford. When I’m not working, I enjoy climbing mountains across the UK and exploring the great outdoors around my home.

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  • Hayley Russell

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    I am a scientist from Scotland who studies chemistry and machine learning. In my free time I like do rock climbing and swimming.

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  • Graeme Barker

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    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!

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  • Fiona Fotherby

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    I am a chemist originally from the San Fransisco bay area in California, USA.

    I live in the lovely costal town of St Andrews, Scotland, where I am in my third year of my doctoral research programme.

    I am currently taking golf lessons at my university. I love singing and music. I enjoy dancing and going for a hike. I also love fashion, art, and food. I collect clothes and cookware! I care about the environment. I look forward to chatting with you.

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  • Emma Gibson

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    I live in the west of Scotland and work at the university of Glasgow. I work in chemistry research during the day and I’m a mum.

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  • David Jackson

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    I live just outside Glasgow.  I am a Professor during the day and like reading science fiction and fantasy.  I like rock music and swimming.

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  • Charlay Wood

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    I live in York. But I’m from Wales. I’m doing a PhD in Plant Biochemistry. I play football and love to dance.

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  • Catherine Frankis

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    I live in Reading.  I’m an analytical chemist for my job, but my other hobbies are exercise (running and swimming), cooking and going to the pub!  I also love to travel, although most of my trips have had to be around the UK over the last two years!

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  • Andrew Parrott

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    I am a research scientist based at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow. I’m interested in Green Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, computer aided experiments, data analysis, and board games.

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  • Amit Vernekar

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    I am working as a scientist in CSIR-CLRI, India. My expertise and research interests are in bioinorganic and biomimetic chemistry, nanomaterials, nanozymes, and hydrogen energy.

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  • Alice Newman

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    I currently live in Reading, but originally from the sunny South Coast of England. I studied Chemistry and have previously worked in the lab, but now do a more recruitment type role. I enjoy playing video games, seeing my friends and going out for dinner 🙂

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  • Miguel Alena-Rodriguez

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    I’m Miguel and I am a chemist. Originally from Spain, I moved to Birmingham (UK) to carry out my PhD studies (it sure wasnt for the weather)

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  • Joe Johnson

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    Hey! I’m Joe – I’m a pharmaceutical scientist and I live and work in North West England. When I’m not in the lab, I love cooking, walking the dog and DIY!

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  • Alex Browne

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    I grew up in England but now live in Scotland, with some time in America and Japan in between. I like hiking and doing martial arts when I’m feeling active, or drinking tea and eating biscuits when I’m not!

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