Where are you from?
I am from Loughborough, which is a town in the East Midlands.
Where did you do your first degree and what in?
My first degree was here at the University of Manchester in the School of Chemistry. I did MChem Chemistry with a research project in inorganic synthesis.
What are you researching in your PhD?
For my PhD I will be looking at radionuclide-containing colloids in the conditions relevant to effluent treatment processes at Sellafield. The aim of this is to understand the formation, stability, size and composition of these colloids and which factors are most relevant in stabilising and destabilising them.
What do you like doing when you are not doing research in the Manchester Geomicro group?
Outside of work I like to stay active. I play sport quite regularly, in particular football. I also enjoy cooking (and eating) and reading.
Do you have a favourite mineral?
This is not something I have previously given much thought! I would have to say malachite, just for the colour.
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