Hi, I’ve lived near Manchester all my life and completed my MChem degree at UoM. My fourth year project was based on novel metal-organic frameworks under the supervision of Dr. Martin Attfield. In my chemistry degree I developed a real flair for radiochemistry and surface science so when a PhD came up for studying radionuclides adsorbing on to iron surfaces I jumped at the opportunity.
My PhD will focus on Sellafield’s Enhanced Actinide Removal Plant (EARP) studying the formation of iron (oxy)hydroxides and uptake of different nuclides relevant to Sellafield’s decommissioning programme.
Out of the office I’m a passionate horse rider, a love I developed just before coming to university. I both ride out on hacks and compete in dressage and showjumping.
My favourite mineral is quartz because of its use in atomic force microscopes as a cantilever and its use in piezoelectric components. Quartz is also a great scrabble scorer (24).
Hi! I’m Mingyu Feng, coming from China. I studied Environmental Engineering for my bachelor’s and master’s degrees at Sun Yat-Sen University in 2016 and 2019, respectively. After graduating, I worked as an environmental consultant for two years. The working experiences inspire me to pursue a PhD studying. My PhD research project will focus on carbon materials […]
I’m Charlie! I am originally from a land far-far away (Bristol) but have been living in Manchester for the past 4 years, though am still yet to drop the silly Bristol accent. I started chemistry at UoM in 2018 and graduated in 2022, despite covids best efforts! My masters project was in the organic materials […]
Hi! My name is Abdulaziz, from Saudi Arabia. In 2009, I graduated from King Saud University with a Bachelor’s degree in Earth Science. Afterward, in 2014, I completed my Master’s degree in Earth Science, and thesis titled “mineralogical and geochemical of bauxite ore deposits in Saudi Arabia” at King Saud University. I have worked in […]
Guten Tag, as we say in Germany. I’m Raphael and I am, you guessed it, from Germany. I did my Bachelor and Master of Science in the Chemistry Department of the University of Cologne. That’s the city I always thought was famous for its gothic cathedral, but seems to be better known in the UK […]