About Me
Through gaining a MSc, MChem and a First Class degree in Chemistry, alongside a placement in industry, relevant work experience and now working towards a PhD in Computational Chemistry and Drug Design, I have tailored my education and experience to achieve a research career within medicinal chemistry. Alongside my PhD I started a scientific blog, AShortScientist, amongst other outreach activities which include developing and teaching courses for the Brilliant Club, being a certified STEM ambassador and writing science communication articles for various outlets including WONK! magazine and Chemistry Review.
Research Interest
Computational drug design - using quantum mechanically derived force fields and free energy perturbations.
Education History
PhD: Computer Aided Drug Design, 2017-present, Newcastle University.
MSc: Chemical Biology and Drug Design, Distinction, 2016-17, University of Leeds.
BSc/MChem: Chemistry for Drug Discovery (with year in Industry), 1st/Distinction, 2012-16, University of Bradford.
Honours and Awards
Santander scholarship holder, 2016.
Presentation winner for the SNES PGR conference, 2019.
Shortlist (winners yet to be announced): Dr Katherine Giles Blog Award, ABSW, 2020.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Student Champion, Newcastle University 2020.
Other Work Experience
Spectroscopy Development Scientist, Industrial placement at AWE, 2015-2016.
PhD Tutor, The Brilliant Club, 2018-present.
Founder of A Short Scientist, freelance editor for The Journal of Sketching Science, writer for numerous blogs and publications including Chemistry Review, 2018-present.
