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  • Verity Piercy

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  • Tony Ganner

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    I live with my wife in Amersham. In my spare time I run a chess club and play chess competitively (I am an average chess player). I also enjoy road cycling and I do a lot of walking in the UK and abroad with my wife.

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    Is problem solving one of the most important skills of a scientist

  • Stuart Harper

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  • Simon Wadsworth

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  • Siddharth Ravi Venkatesh

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  • Sarah Warren

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    Hi! My name is Sarah and I am a chemist, living in Bedfordshire. During the day, I work on research focusing on cleaning the air. I spend my spare time either running, playing hockey, reading or socialising.

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  • Samet Sahin

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    I am from Turkey and have lived and worked in three countries (Turkey, the USA, and the UK) before moving to the UK (the second time) to relocate to Lancaster in 2023. I am a chemical engineer and work as a Lecturer at Lancaster University. This means that I do lots of scientific research and higher education teaching. I love being active and try to travel as much as possible. My wife and I love road trips. I love sports activities, especially snowboarding, football, and working out!

     

     

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  • Sam Eriksen

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  • Roman Lapuente

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    I’m french and have lived in the UK since 2022, in Bristol since 2023. I split my life between work as an engineer, sports, and seeing my friends, which is a fair balance I believe!

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  • Richard Collins

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    I am a chemistry lecturer based in Norwich at the University of East Anglia. I am originally from Wakefield in West Yorkshire. I went to university in Manchester then moved down South to Brighton, then further north to London, working at Imperial College London before moving to King’s College London, and recently moved to the University of Easy Anglia in Norwich.

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  • Ricarda Beckmann

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  • Rhian Davies

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    I live in London. I work in animal health research and love all things animal related!

    In my free time I enjoy running, reading and baking.

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  • Rachael Dickman

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    Hi, I’m Rachael! I’m a chemist and I work as a Lecturer at University College London. When I’m not at work, I love swimming, baking, and spending time outside!

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    how much is the starting salary?

  • Nicole Barber

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    Hi, I’m Nicole. I live in Bath where I am carrying out my research. I love to read fantasy books, grow crops on my balcony and explore the world!

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    What if your good at both practical and theoretical science problems, you have an interest in it but you don’t seem to

  • Neville Yee

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  • Natasha Pushkin

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    Originally from Essex/East London I now live in Biggleswade, Bedfordshire with my husband and cat Varjaka.

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  • Mike Dalton

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  • Marcus Madurai

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  • Luke Fecitt

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    I live just outside Durham city centre. I’m a ceramic technologist and fitness enthusiast. I love going to the gym, running, hiking and climbing, and also love good food!

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  • Lucas Al-Shok

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    I live in York and work at the University as a scientist, but I am originally from Berlin in Germany. If I am not in the lab I like going climbing or baking sourdough bread at home. I also really enjoy playing video games.

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  • Lokesh Jain

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    I’m a PhD student living in Edinburgh. I love running, playing squash, and racing in my university go karting team 🏎️

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  • Kirsten Hawkins

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    I live with my husband in York. I’m a chemistry researcher in the day πŸ‘©β€πŸ”¬ and enjoy baking and cooking in my free time! I have two cats sirius and timmy and also a puppy called luna!

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    have you ever thought of quitting science or even getting a diffrent job

  • Jon Peatman

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    I live in the Peak District with my wife, toddler and Tilly the border collie. I love spending time outdoors, especially running and cycling.

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  • Jonas Rademacker

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  • Jo Montgomery

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    I’m a scientist and teacher in Cambridge. I have a bit of a patchwork career as I like to combine my different skills and interests – so I work with scientists, teachers and children and young people to share the wonders of science. Outside of work I like spending time in nature, and baking and eating cake!

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    Why do you prefer Science and other STEM subjects over humanities such as History and English?

  • Jake Freestone

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  • Isobelle Barnes

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  • Helen Littler

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    I live in Sunny Southampton with my partner and baby daughter. I work as a Civil Engineer designing cycle routes to get more people cycling. I love going for walks and going for coffee with my little family.

    Status: On the bus to work trying to answer your science questions

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  • Hayley Pincott

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    I have my hands full at home with 3 boys so any spare time I have I try to relax. I like to draw and read to relax.

    Status: Associate Practitioner - I turn biopsies into slides so pathologists can help doctors diagnose and treat patients

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    how cloes are you to curing canncer

  • Hannah Felstead

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    I live in Cambridge with my partner. I’m a chemistry researcher by day, but in my evenings I play in a brass band. I like reading books, watching TV dramas and drinking tea!

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  • Gwendolyn Kirschner

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    I have recently moved to Scotland to work at a research institute here. Before, I have lived in Saudi Arabia, so it was quite a change to move. I brought my desert dog, who is better adapted to the rain than I am!

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  • Greg Willmott

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    I’m a second year PhD student at the University of Surrey. I study experimental nuclear physics, but I also enjoy hiking, playing games, and fencing. I only began fencing when I first went to university.

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  • Georgia Canton

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    I work in London but live in Kent with my husband. I love science, which is reflected in my job as an embryologist, but my other hobbies including running, playing netball and trying out new restaurants!

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  • Fisentzos Floras

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    I live with my partner in Nottingham and I am a PhD researcher at Nottingham Trent University. I love cooking in my kitchen because I have so many cool kitchen gadgets.

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  • Eva Sabater

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    I live in Brighton where I am doing my PhD in physics. In my free time I enjoy sports such as sailing, hockey, and tennis. I love music, hanging out with friends, and also a quiet evening with a book.

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  • Emily Hill

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    Hi! I’m Emily. I live on the West Coast of Scotland with my partner and our dog, Jessie. During the day, I am an Environmental Analyst for a Salmon Farming company.
    When I’m not working, I love exploring the outdoors with Jessie and I’m usually close to water, be it a loch or the sea! I also love to cook and play video games.

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  • Emily Armstrong

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    I live in London. I like cats, watching old films and going to art galleries.

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    Do you like cell diffraction and the interesting process to get the X-ray image from Franklin and the boys Also do

  • Emiko Kemp

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    I live in London and I work as a Statistician. In my free time I enjoy running, knitting and spending time with friends.

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  • Elaine Ho

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    I live with my partner in Stockport, Manchester, but I’m originally from Malaysia. I’m a research software engineer and I enjoy climbing, cooking, gardening and DIY.

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  • EBRAHIM SALEHI

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    My name is Ebrahim Salehi, a Doctor of Mechanical Engineering with a background in building services, boasting around 35 years of experience worldwide. I specialize in designing and installing all mechanical and electrical services for various types of buildings, including hospitals, residential, commercial, and educational facilities, from conceptual design to fully detailed coordinated designs.

    For over 20 years, I served as a university lecturer in mechanical engineering, focusing specifically on new, green, and renewable energy, as well as energy management. I have a passion for learning every second and am eager to help and teach others. Additionally, I am known for my kindness, friendliness, and adventurous spirit as an engineer.

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    What was your biggest motive? Family, friends, maybe a quote you heard? etc.

  • Debbie Guest

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    I live in Suffolk with my husband, two sons (aged 8 and 11), a dog, four horses, a cat, a chicken, two guinea pigs and a hamster.

    I’m passionate about horses and feel very lucky to do research that aims to benefit horse health and welfare.

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  • Dave Baker

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    I run the DNA sequencing facility at the Quadram, I love all things football related and manage an under 12’s football team. I love going to the Greek Island of Corfu for my holidays.

    Status: Vote Davo!!!!!!

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  • Daniel Loy

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    I am a PhD student studying in the field of Astrobiology. I live in Milton Keynes. Outside of university I play hockey and am part of boxing and fencing clubs. I love videogames and board games. I am also a Sub-Lieutenant in the Royal Navy Reserves.

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  • Claire Sycamore-Howe

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    I live just outside of Wellingborough in Northamptonshire. I work at the Royal Society of Chemistry as part of the Accreditation & Careers Team. Outside of work I am learning Swedish (slowly), and I love cycling and reading.

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  • Christie Waddington

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    Im a scientist from Kent, now living in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. I’m the only scientist in my family, and I love running, board games and singing (I’m in a band!). Currently watching the new Avatar series on Netflix and loving it!

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  • Catherine Boyle

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    I live with my husband & 3 teenaged children in Belfast. I love singing in the car, listening to audiobooks and baking.

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  • Anush Mataghchyan

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    I’m a Chemical Engineer from Armenia. I live in Leeds with my partner and 2 lovely guinea pigs – Bryson and Peanut. My free time is usually spent upside down, spinning on an aerial hoop or bouldering .Β 

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  • Andreea Claudia Toma

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    I live in Swindon with my family. I’m a Laboratory Technician. I love archery, Harry Potter and Sushi.

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  • Adil Coktas

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  • Abby Morris

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    I have recently moved to Bristol where I am a Computer Science PhD student πŸ‘©πŸΌβ€πŸ’». When I’m not doing research, I love to play the violin in a film music orchestra 🎻, go climbing πŸ§—β€β™€οΈ, play boardgames with my friendsβ™ŸοΈ, and read lots of books πŸ“š!

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