I was born in South Africa and grew up in a small town in Kwazulu Natal on the Eastern Coast, before moving to Bradford in 2005. I then moved to Manchester in 2013 and completed my BSc in Environmental Science with a Year in Industry, and liked it so much that I decided to stay and do a PhD!
My project will be exploring the biogeochemistry involved in low level waste disposal. This is quite a broad topic area so my initial focus trying to understand the mechanisms by which key electron donors in the waste biodegrade at high pH.
Outside of research I like travelling, swimming, climbing and just generally spending as much time outdoors as I can – especially at the beach and music festivals. I also love cooking and eating – especially when it’s trying something new.
My favourite mineral is the emerald variety of beryl, primarily because of the amazing green colour… and also because in ancient folklore it was believed to be have the ability to be relaxing after long periods of concentration and also to help you see into the future, which both sound pretty useful for someone doing a PhD.
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 […]